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Cheesecake vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheesecake and matzo

  • Cheesecake is richer in vitamin A, yet matzo is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for matzo is 58% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +401.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +609.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~89mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Matzo
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1895.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.2%
~equal in Folate ~17µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1507.1%
Contains more WaterWater +960.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6698.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Matzo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Matzo DV% diff.
Selenium 5.2µg 36.9µg 58%
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.226g 44%
Iron 0.63mg 3.16mg 32%
Fats 22.5g 1.4g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.387mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.892mg 23%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.65mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.127g 21%
Sodium 438mg 0mg 19%
Carbs 25.5g 83.7g 19%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Fiber 0.4g 3g 10%
Protein 5.5g 10g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.291mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.603g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Choline 45.9mg 10.8mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.115mg 5%
Calories 321kcal 395kcal 4%
Calcium 51mg 13mg 4%
Copper 0.02mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.06mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.443mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.68mg 2%
Potassium 90mg 112mg 1%
Phosphorus 93mg 89mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 80.7g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 0.29g N/A
Folate 18µg 17µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.213mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Matzo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Cheesecake
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.