Matzo vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are matzo and chocolate different?
- Matzo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 108% higher.
- Matzo contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. While matzo contains 0.387mg of vitamin B1, chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- Matzo has less saturated fat.
Crackers, matzo, plain and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1130% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +484% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +399.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1613.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.3% |
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 | +1448% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +482% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +436.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +343.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2134.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7411.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 1.028mg | 108% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Selenium | 36.9µg | 3µg | 62% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 8.02mg | 61% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 31.28g | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 1.419mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.025mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 0.725mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.05mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 206mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 7g | 16% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 4.88g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 546kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 61.17g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Folate | 17µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 1.092g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
24%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals