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Matzo vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between matzo and pound cake?

  • Matzo is higher in selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet pound cake is higher in vitamin B12 and choline.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% more.
  • Matzo has 6 times more manganese than pound cake. While matzo has 0.65mg of manganese, pound cake has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in matzo is lower.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +113.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +490.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +638%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +507.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56%
Contains more FatsFats +897.1%
Contains more WaterWater +501.6%
Contains more OtherOther +155%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2278%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +467%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pound cake DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 5µg 58%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.11mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.226g 4.811g 21%
Iron 3.16mg 1.48mg 21%
Fats 1.4g 13.96g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 3.419g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.173mg 18%
Sodium 0mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 0.267mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.615mg 14%
Protein 10g 5g 10%
Choline 10.8mg 65.6mg 10%
Fiber 3g 0.6g 10%
Carbs 83.7g 53.64g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Phosphorus 89mg 140mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 3.02g 7%
Folate 17µg 42µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.036mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calcium 13mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.249mg 3%
Calories 395kcal 353kcal 2%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.43mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.485mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.