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Matzo vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are matzo and foie gras different?

  • Matzo is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, copper, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Matzo contains 5 times more manganese than foie gras. While matzo contains 0.65mg of manganese, foie gras contains only 0.12mg.
  • Matzo has less saturated fat.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +74.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.299mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1692.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +3031.4%
Contains more WaterWater +761.4%
Contains more OtherOther +408.3%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20065.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Fats 1.4g 43.84g 65%
Saturated fat 0.226g 14.45g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 25.61g 64%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Copper 0.06mg 0.4mg 38%
Sodium 0mg 697mg 30%
Iron 3.16mg 5.5mg 29%
Carbs 83.7g 4.67g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.088mg 25%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.12mg 23%
Phosphorus 89mg 200mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.2mg 15%
Selenium 36.9µg 44µg 13%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Folate 17µg 60µg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 2.51mg 9%
Calcium 13mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.06mg 4%
Calories 395kcal 462kcal 3%
Protein 10g 11.4g 3%
Magnesium 25mg 13mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.84g 2%
Choline 10.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.92mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 138mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.299mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.224g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.