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Matzo vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Matzo and Chocolate brownie

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate brownie has more Copper, and Vitamin A.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Matzo. Matzo contains 3.892mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more IronIron +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.587mg

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% 50% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1978.6%
Contains more WaterWater +193%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8434.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1460.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 395kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 10g 6.2g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 80.7g 50.2g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 50.2g Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 13mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 112mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 3.16mg 1.84mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3g Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.68mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 89mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 0mg 343mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.587mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 11.5µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.141mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.19mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.982mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.328mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.094mg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Folate 17µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Choline 10.8mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 7.319g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.078mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.228mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.265mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.447mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.176mg 0.132mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.298mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.323mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.136mg Matzo
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Chocolate brownie
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%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.