Matzo vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between matzo and carambola?
- Matzo is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet carambola is higher in vitamin C and copper.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% more.
- Matzo has 40 times more iron than carambola. While matzo has 3.16mg of iron, carambola has only 0.08mg.
We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3850% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +641.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1656.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2664.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1718.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +960.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +861.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1143.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2025.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +323.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 0.6µg | 66% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 0.08mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.014mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.037mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 6.73g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 0.367mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.016mg | 21% |
| Protein | 10g | 1.04g | 18% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 31kcal | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.137mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.017mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.184g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)