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Matzo vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Matzo and Pecan pie

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Pecan pie has more Copper, and Vitamin A.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • Matzo has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Pecan pie. Matzo has 3.892mg of Vitamin B3, while Pecan pie has 0.847mg.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more IronIron +113.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +251.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~94mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.712mg

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% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1485.7%
Contains more WaterWater +353.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8703.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +846.9%

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 pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 395kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 10g 4.9g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 80.7g 52.2g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 52.2g Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 13mg 32mg Pecan pie
Potassium 112mg 133mg Pecan pie
Iron 3.16mg 1.48mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Pecan pie
Fiber 3g Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.68mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 89mg 94mg Pecan pie
Sodium 0mg 262mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 36.9µg 12µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.188mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.18mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.847mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Folate 17µg 26µg Pecan pie
Choline 10.8mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 3.989g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.069mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.189mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.223mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.372mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.176mg 0.125mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.25mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.255mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.116mg Matzo
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Pecan pie
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
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.