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Matzo vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Matzo and Zucchini

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 67% higher.
  • Matzo contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Zucchini. Matzo contains 3.892mg of Vitamin B3, while Zucchini contains 0.451mg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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
8
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Contains more Iron +754.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +267.2%
Contains more Selenium +18350%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +133%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Iron +754.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +267.2%
Contains more Selenium +18350%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +133%

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
4
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Contains more Protein +726.4%
Contains more Fats +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +2591.3%
Contains more Water +2104.4%
Equal in Other - 0.57
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +726.4%
Contains more Fats +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +2591.3%
Contains more Water +2104.4%
Equal in Other - 0.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1054.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1054.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 2.11g Matzo
Protein 10g 1.21g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0.32g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 3.11g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 17kcal Matzo
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 0.29g 2.5g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 16mg Zucchini
Iron 3.16mg 0.37mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 38mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 0mg 8mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.32mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.053mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.177mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 0.2µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.045mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.094mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.451mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.204mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 17µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.01mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.029mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.044mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.071mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.067mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.018mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.043mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.054mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.026mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.011g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.091g Matzo
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.