Matzo vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are matzo and chocolate cake different?
- Matzo is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese, while chocolate cake is higher in choline and copper.
- Matzo covers your daily need for selenium, 45% more than chocolate cake.
- Matzo contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate cake. Matzo contains 3.892mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate cake contains 1.137mg.
- Matzo is lower in saturated fat.
Crackers, matzo, plain and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were 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 more IronIron | +96.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +361.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1088.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +978.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +467.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4655.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +357.9% |
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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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 11.9µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 15.1g | 21% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 128.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.141mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 1.61mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 1.137mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.28mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.207mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 315mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 2.761g | 14% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 53.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 5.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Folate | 17µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.304mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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
24%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)