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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.
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 17% 83% 13% 114% 22% 18% 81% 87% 29% 86%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2038.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Iron ~3.04mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.66mg

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 0.67% 11% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +423.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.352mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +29.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82%
Contains more FatsFats +864.3%
Contains more WaterWater +574.4%
Contains more OtherOther +533.3%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.219 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2469.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 395kcal 337kcal Matzo
Protein 10g 7.7g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 13.5g Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Net carbs 80.7g 43.2g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 46g Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Matzo
Calcium 13mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 112mg 144mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.16mg 3.04mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 2.03g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.8g Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.066mg Hush puppies
Zinc 0.68mg 0.66mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 189mg Hush puppies
Sodium 0mg 668mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.65mg 0.22mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 15.8µg Matzo
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 0.3µg 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 17µg 89µg Hush puppies
Choline 10.8mg 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.108g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.263g Hush puppies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 7.219g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Hush puppies
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
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.