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Matzo vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Matzo and Nutmeg

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Nutmeg has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% more.
  • Matzo has 23 times more Selenium than Nutmeg. Matzo has 36.9µg of Selenium, while Nutmeg has 1.6µg.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
3
:
7
Nutmeg
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +2206.3%
Contains more Calcium +1315.4%
Contains more Magnesium +632%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.2%
Contains more Copper +1611.7%
Contains more Manganese +346.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +2206.3%
Contains more Calcium +1315.4%
Contains more Magnesium +632%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.2%
Contains more Copper +1611.7%
Contains more Manganese +346.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.04

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
6
:
4
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +347.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
:
3
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Fats +2493.6%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Other +288.3%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Fats +2493.6%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Other +288.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
:
1
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2435.4%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2435.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 28.49g Matzo
Protein 10g 5.84g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 83.7g 49.29g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0.29g 2.99g Matzo
Fiber 3g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 13mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.16mg 3.04mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 89mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 112mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 0mg 16mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.06mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.65mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 36.9µg 1.6µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.346mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.057mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.299mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 17µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Matzo
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
Saturated Fat 0.226g 25.94g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.35g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.