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Matzo vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between matzo and white chocolate

  • Matzo is richer in selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and fiber, yet white chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 96% higher.
  • Matzo contains 81 times more manganese than white chocolate. Matzo contains 0.65mg of manganese, while white chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Matzo contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +1216.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +720%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1430.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +173.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.282mg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.3%
Contains more WaterWater +230.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2192.1%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7063%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo White chocolate
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.226g 19.412g 87%
Selenium 36.9µg 4.5µg 59%
Fats 1.4g 32.09g 47%
Iron 3.16mg 0.24mg 37%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.008mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.063mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 9.097g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.745mg 20%
Calcium 13mg 199mg 19%
Phosphorus 89mg 176mg 12%
Fiber 3g 0.2g 11%
Carbs 83.7g 59.24g 8%
Protein 10g 5.87g 8%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.1µg 7%
Calories 395kcal 539kcal 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.96mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.056mg 5%
Potassium 112mg 286mg 5%
Sodium 0mg 90mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.013g 3%
Folate 17µg 7µg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Choline 10.8mg 29.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.608mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.282mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.74mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 59g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.