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Matzo vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Matzo and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Matzo covers your daily Selenium needs 48% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +258.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.686
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +258.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.686

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
1
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8366.7%
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% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Fats +517.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.46
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Fats +517.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.8%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 71.25g Matzo
Protein 10g 9.46g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 83.7g 74.05g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0.29g 1.29g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.8g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 19mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 3.16mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 112mg 152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 0mg 941mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.06mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.65mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 36.9µg 10.3µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.086mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.116mg
Threonine 0.267mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.333mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.652mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.172mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.147mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.45mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.399mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.197mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.167g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 1.653g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 941mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.