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Danish pastry vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Danish pastry and Matzo

  • Danish pastry has more Folate, and Vitamin B12, however, Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1464.3%
Contains more Water +630.2%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +125%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +1464.3%
Contains more Water +630.2%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8807.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8807.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 8g 10g Matzo
Fats 21.9g 1.4g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 374kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 6.95g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 1g 3g Matzo
Calcium 35mg 13mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 15mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 108mg 89mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 112mg Matzo
Sodium 417mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.7mg 0.68mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.06mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 18.9µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.06mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 60µg 17µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.3µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.293mg 0.267mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.371mg
Leucine 0.644mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.43mg 0.193mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.412mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.205mg 0.213mg Matzo
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.226g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.127g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.603g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.