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Matzo vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Matzo and Brown sugar

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, while Brown sugar has more Calcium.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 65% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Matzo
Matzo
8
:
2
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Iron +345.1%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2125%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2166.7%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +915.6%
Contains more Selenium +2975%
Contains more Calcium +538.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +345.1%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2125%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2166.7%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +915.6%
Contains more Selenium +2975%
Contains more Calcium +538.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%

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.
Matzo
Matzo
8
:
0
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3438.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.5%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Matzo
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%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3438.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.5%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
4
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +8233.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +220.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +8233.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +220.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 10g 0.12g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 395kcal 380kcal Matzo
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0.29g 97.02g Matzo
Fiber 3g 0g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 3.16mg 0.71mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 9mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 4mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 0mg 28mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.03mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.047mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.064mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 1.2µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.11mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.132mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.041mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 1µg Matzo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Matzo
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 0.226g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0g Matzo

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Matzo Brown sugar
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
25%
Matzo
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.