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Matzo vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Matzo and Danish pastry

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Danish pastry has more Folate, and Vitamin B12.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% more.
  • Matzo has 3 times more Fiber than Danish pastry. Matzo has 3g of Fiber, while Danish pastry has 1g.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +125%
Contains more Fats +1464.3%
Contains more Water +630.2%
Contains more Other +150%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +125%
Contains more Fats +1464.3%
Contains more Water +630.2%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8807.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8807.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 36.2g Matzo
Protein 10g 8g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 83.7g 37.2g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 374kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 6.95g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 3.16mg 1.8mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 112mg 98mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 417mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.06mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.65mg 0.351mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 18.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.19mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.26mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 2mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.304mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.04mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.089mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.371mg
Leucine 0.692mg 0.644mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.176mg 0.174mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.402mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.412mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.205mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 6.794g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Matzo
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.