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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.
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Matzo
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +285.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +442.6%
Equal in Potassium - 112
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +285.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +442.6%
Equal in Potassium - 112
Equal in Zinc - 0.68

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.
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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1835%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1835%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Matzo
Contains more Fats +1510.7%
Contains more Water +167.4%
Contains more Other +185%
Contains more Protein +231.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
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
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +1510.7%
Contains more Water +167.4%
Contains more Other +185%
Contains more Protein +231.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1167.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1167.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 3.02g 10g Matzo
Fats 22.55g 1.4g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 460kcal 395kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 5.1g 3g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 13mg Matzo
Iron 0.82mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 29mg 25mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 89mg Matzo
Potassium 123mg 112mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.73mg 0.68mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 6.8µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 3µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.127g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.603g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Macaroon
25%
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.