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Matzo vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Matzo and Pita bread different?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while Pita bread is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Pita bread covers your daily need of Sodium 23% more than Matzo.
  • Matzo contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Pita bread. Matzo contains 0.115mg of Vitamin B6, while Pita bread contains 0.034mg.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, pita, white, enriched types were 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.
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +561.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +180%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Potassium - 120
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 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +561.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +180%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Potassium - 120

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
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +529.4%
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 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +529.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +646.5%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +646.5%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 53.5g Matzo
Protein 10g 9.1g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 1.2g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 55.7g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 275kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 1.3g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.2g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 86mg Pita bread
Iron 3.16mg 2.62mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 89mg 97mg Pita bread
Potassium 112mg 120mg Pita bread
Sodium 0mg 536mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.84mg Pita bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.168mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.65mg 0.481mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 27.1µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.397mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.034mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 107µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.105mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.257mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.349mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.634mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.176mg 0.16mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.446mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.394mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.195mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.105g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.535g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Pita bread
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
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
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 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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients
  2. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.