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Matzo vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Matzo and Garden asparagus different?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 63% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Matzo contains 4 times more Manganese than Garden asparagus. Matzo contains 0.65mg of Manganese, while Garden asparagus contains 0.158mg.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Asparagus, raw 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 Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Contains more Selenium +1504.3%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Copper +215%
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Contains more Selenium +1504.3%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Copper +215%

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 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +13766.7%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +13766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Fats +1066.7%
Contains more Carbs +2057.2%
Contains more Water +2067.9%
Equal in Other - 0.58
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Fats +1066.7%
Contains more Carbs +2057.2%
Contains more Water +2067.9%
Equal in Other - 0.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1106%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1106%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 1.78g Matzo
Protein 10g 2.2g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0.12g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 3.88g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 20kcal Matzo
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.29g 1.88g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.1g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 3.16mg 2.14mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 52mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 0mg 2mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.54mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.65mg 0.158mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 2.3µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.143mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.141mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.978mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.274mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.091mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 0.3µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.027mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.084mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.075mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.128mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.104mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.031mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.075mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.115mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.049mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.05g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.