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Matzo vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and Popovers?

  • Matzo is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Popovers are higher in Folate, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Sodium is 39% higher.
  • Popovers have 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Matzo. Matzo has 0.115mg of Vitamin B6, while Popovers have 0.042mg.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Popovers, dry mix, enriched types in this comparison.

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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
3
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Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +185%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Equal in Iron - 2.97
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 37.6
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 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +185%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Equal in Iron - 2.97
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 37.6

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
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% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
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Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Fats +207.1%
Contains more Water +172.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.4
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Fats +207.1%
Contains more Water +172.1%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1462.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.5%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1462.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 71g Matzo
Protein 10g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 1.4g 4.3g Popovers
Carbs 83.7g 71g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 371kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Popovers
Fiber 3g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 32mg Popovers
Iron 3.16mg 2.97mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 89mg 100mg Popovers
Potassium 112mg 100mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 906mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.06mg 0.171mg Popovers
Manganese 0.65mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 36.9µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.147mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.378mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.042mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Popovers
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.267mg 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.692mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.193mg 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.176mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.42mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.213mg 0.229mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.983g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 1.984g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.823g Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Popovers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.757g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.