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Matzo vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Matzo and Hush puppies?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, and Manganese, yet Hush puppies are higher in Calcium, Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 38% more.
  • Matzo has 3 times more Manganese than Hush puppies. While Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, Hush puppies have only 0.22mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Hush puppies, 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.5%
Contains more Calcium +2038.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.66
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.5%
Contains more Calcium +2038.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.66
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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 B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Folate +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.352
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 12% 26% 0% 1% 88% 77% 53% 22% 24% 67% 24% 59%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Folate +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.352

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Fats +864.3%
Contains more Water +574.4%
Contains more Other +533.3%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Fats +864.3%
Contains more Water +574.4%
Contains more Other +533.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2469.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1097.2%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2469.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1097.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Hush puppies Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 43.2g Matzo
Protein 10g 7.7g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 13.5g Hush puppies
Carbs 83.7g 46g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 337kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 2.03g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.8g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.16mg 3.04mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 189mg Hush puppies
Potassium 112mg 144mg Hush puppies
Sodium 0mg 668mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.66mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.066mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.65mg 0.22mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 15.8µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.352mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 2.782mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.357mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.102mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 89µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 0.3µg 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.082mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.321mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.193mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.176mg 0.169mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.382mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.388mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.197mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.108g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.263g Hush puppies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 7.219g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Matzo Hush puppies
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Matzo
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
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 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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/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.