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Matzo vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Matzo and Focaccia

  • Matzo has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Focaccia is richer in Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Matzo covers your daily Selenium needs 38% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia has 2 times less Manganese than Matzo. Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, while Focaccia has 0.364mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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.
Matzo
4
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Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +132.1%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.6%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Potassium - 114
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +132.1%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.6%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Potassium - 114

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
2
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +711.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.67
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +711.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.67
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
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Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%
Contains more Fats +463.6%
Contains more Water +967.7%
Contains more Other +168.3%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%
Contains more Fats +463.6%
Contains more Water +967.7%
Contains more Other +168.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4364.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.8%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4364.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 34.02g Matzo
Protein 10g 8.77g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 83.7g 35.82g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 249kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 1.75g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.8g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 3.16mg
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 112mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 0mg 561mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.06mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.65mg 0.364mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 15.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.67mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.113mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.7µg Focaccia
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 0.226g 0.877g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.994g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Matzo Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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 ($)

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.