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Matzo vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Matzo and Muffin

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, and Vitamin E .
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 52% higher.
  • Muffin contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Matzo. Matzo contains 3.892mg of Vitamin B3, while Muffin contains 1.418mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
6
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3
Muffin
Contains more Iron +143.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Copper - 0.06
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +143.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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
:
8
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
:
3
Muffin
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +57.9%
Contains more Fats +1047.9%
Contains more Water +480.5%
Contains more Other +146.7%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +57.9%
Contains more Fats +1047.9%
Contains more Water +480.5%
Contains more Other +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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2
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3696.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1243.8%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3696.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1243.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 51.9g Matzo
Protein 10g 4.49g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 83.7g 53g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 375kcal Matzo
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0.29g 31.47g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.1g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 3.16mg 1.3mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 112mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 0mg 336mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.37mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg
Manganese 0.65mg 0.449mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 8.2µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.168mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.163mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.418mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.04mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0.3µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.066mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.181mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.224mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.421mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.176mg 0.115mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.277mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.257mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.128mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.2g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.844g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.618g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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