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English muffins vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffins and Matzo

  • English muffins are higher in Folate, Calcium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Matzo is higher in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Matzo covers your daily Selenium needs 26% more than English muffins.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1153.8%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 112
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +1153.8%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 112

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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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.892
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.892

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Water +913%
Contains more Other +185%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Fats +20.7%
Contains more Water +913%
Contains more Other +185%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 8.87g 10g Matzo
Fats 1.69g 1.4g English muffins
Carbs 44.17g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 227kcal 395kcal Matzo
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 3.5g 3g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 13mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 3.16mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 92mg 89mg English muffins
Potassium 109mg 112mg Matzo
Sodium 425mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 1.05mg 0.68mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.06mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 22.4µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.06mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.387mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 3.892mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 94µg 17µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.3µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.331mg 0.267mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.371mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.45mg 0.193mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.176mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.454mg 0.42mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.733g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 0.127g English muffins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 0.603g Matzo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffins Matzo
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
32%
English muffins
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.