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Matzo vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Matzo and Fudge?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Fudge is higher in Copper.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 63% more.
  • Matzo has 22 times more Vitamin B3 than Fudge. While Matzo has 3.892mg of Vitamin B3, Fudge has only 0.176mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types 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
Matzo
5
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5
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Iron +78.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Contains more Selenium +1376%
Contains more Calcium +276.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +448.3%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Iron +78.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Contains more Selenium +1376%
Contains more Calcium +276.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Copper +448.3%

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.
Matzo
Matzo
6
:
4
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Matzo
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%
Fudge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
3
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Protein +318.4%
Contains more Fats +643.6%
Contains more Water +128.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +318.4%
Contains more Fats +643.6%
Contains more Water +128.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
1
Fudge
Fudge
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217.3%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Fudge
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 74.74g Matzo
Protein 10g 2.39g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 83.7g 76.44g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 0.29g 73.12g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.7g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 3.16mg 1.77mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 89mg 71mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 0mg 45mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.06mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.65mg 0.422mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 2.5µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.026mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.085mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.176mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.14mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.012mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 4µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.165g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 6.448g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.373g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.