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Macaroon vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between macaroon and matzo?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper and fiber, while matzo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 99% higher.

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Crackers, matzo, plain types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +285.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +442.6%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.68mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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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 EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1835%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Matzo
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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 +1510.7%
Contains more WaterWater +167.4%
Contains more OtherOther +185%
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
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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 +1167.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Matzo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.226g 90%
Selenium 6.8µg 36.9µg 55%
Fats 22.55g 1.4g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.387mg 31%
Iron 0.82mg 3.16mg 29%
Manganese 0.65mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.892mg 23%
Copper 0.269mg 0.06mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.291mg 18%
Protein 3.02g 10g 14%
Sodium 241mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Fiber 5.1g 3g 8%
Carbs 61.22g 83.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.127g 4%
Folate 3µg 17µg 4%
Calories 460kcal 395kcal 3%
Phosphorus 68mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.06mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 13mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.603g 1%
Magnesium 29mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.115mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 80.7g N/A
Potassium 123mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 0.29g N/A
Zinc 0.73mg 0.68mg 0%
Choline 9.1mg 10.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.