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Matzo vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are matzo and pecan different?

  • Matzo is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 167% higher.
  • Matzo contains 10 times more selenium than pecan. While matzo contains 36.9µg of selenium, pecan contains only 3.8µg.
  • Matzo has less saturated fat.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Nuts, pecans are the varieties 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.
Matzo
2
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%
Pecan
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more IronIron +24.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +871.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +592.3%
~equal in Sodium ~0mg

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
2
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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
3
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Pecan
2
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +503.9%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5040.7%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%
~equal in Protein ~9.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32026.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3484.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.65mg 4.5mg 167%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 21.614g 140%
Copper 0.06mg 1.2mg 127%
Fats 1.4g 71.97g 109%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 40.801g 102%
Selenium 36.9µg 3.8µg 60%
Zinc 0.68mg 4.53mg 35%
Phosphorus 89mg 277mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.226g 6.18g 27%
Fiber 3g 9.6g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.66mg 23%
Carbs 83.7g 13.86g 23%
Magnesium 25mg 121mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.167mg 17%
Calories 395kcal 691kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.13mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.4mg 9%
Potassium 112mg 410mg 9%
Iron 3.16mg 2.53mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.863mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.21mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 70mg 6%
Choline 10.8mg 40.5mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.5µg 3%
Protein 10g 9.17g 2%
Folate 17µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Pecan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Matzo
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.954g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.