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Matzo vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Matzo and Cheesecake

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 58% higher.
  • Matzo contains 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheesecake. Matzo contains 3.892mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Matzo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +401.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +609.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1895.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +325%
~equal in Folate ~18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1507.1%
Contains more WaterWater +960.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6698.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Cheesecake Opinion
Calories 395kcal 321kcal Matzo
Protein 10g 5.5g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 22.5g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Net carbs 80.7g 25.1g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 25.5g Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Matzo
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Matzo
Calcium 13mg 51mg Cheesecake
Potassium 112mg 90mg Matzo
Iron 3.16mg 0.63mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 21.8g Matzo
Fiber 3g 0.4g Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.02mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.51mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 93mg Cheesecake
Sodium 0mg 438mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.65mg 0.14mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 5.2µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.028mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.193mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.195mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.052mg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Folate 17µg 18µg Cheesecake
Choline 10.8mg 45.9mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 0.226g 9.921g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.602g Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.064mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.222mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.281mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.464mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.176mg 0.136mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.258mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.314mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.133mg Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Matzo
18%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.