Doughnuts vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between doughnuts and matzo
- Doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin K, yet matzo is higher in selenium, manganese, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Doughnuts cover your daily saturated fat needs 54% more than matzo.
Food varieties used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 CalciumCalcium | +207.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +192.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +265.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +441.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +245.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1680.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +384.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6627.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +549.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 0.226g | 49% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 36.9µg | 49% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 1.4g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 89mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 0.603g | 22% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 0.127g | 21% |
| Folate | 92µg | 17µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.65mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 83.7g | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.31g | 10g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 0.3µg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 3.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 3.892mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 10.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 395kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.443mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.291mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.387mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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.