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Italian bread vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian bread and Matzo

  • Italian bread has more Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Italian bread covers your daily Folate needs 44% more than Matzo.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, italian 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 +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Copper +218.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 112
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Copper +218.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Magnesium - 25
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +730.2%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +67.1%
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 +150%
Contains more Water +730.2%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +539.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +539.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 8.8g 10g Matzo
Fats 3.5g 1.4g Italian bread
Carbs 50.1g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 271kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 3.17g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 3.2g 3g Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 13mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 103mg 89mg Italian bread
Potassium 110mg 112mg Matzo
Sodium 550mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.86mg 0.68mg Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.06mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 27.2µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.06mg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.387mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.291mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 3.892mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 191µg 17µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.3µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.245mg 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.614mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.197mg 0.193mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.376mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.188mg 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0g 0.226g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 0.127g Italian bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 0.603g Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian bread 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
38%
Italian bread
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread 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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.