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Meatball vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Matzo different?

  • Meatball is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Choline, and Vitamin E , however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Meatball is 72% higher.
  • Matzo has less Sodium.

Meatballs, meatless and Crackers, matzo, plain 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.
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Matzo
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +1076.7%
Contains more Iron +46.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +4512.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +1076.7%
Contains more Iron +46.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +4512.5%

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.
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3
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin E +2783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +2783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Matzo
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +542.9%
Contains more Water +1248.8%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Carbs +946.3%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +542.9%
Contains more Water +1248.8%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Carbs +946.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 21g 10g Meatball
Fats 9g 1.4g Meatball
Carbs 8g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 197kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 1.25g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 4.6g 3g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 13mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 344mg 89mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 112mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 1.8mg 0.68mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.06mg Meatball
Manganese 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 0.8µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.06mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.387mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.443mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.115mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 17µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.127g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.603g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.