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Matzo vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and Tart?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Tart is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 44% higher.
  • Tart has 2 times less Fiber than Matzo. Matzo has 3g of Fiber, while Tart has 1.5g.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Breakfast tart, low fat 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
5
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5
Tart
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +186%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 93
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% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +186%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 93

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
3
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7
Tart
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more Folate +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
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 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more Folate +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
:
3
Tart
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Fats +327.9%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Equal in Carbs - 76.8
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Fats +327.9%
Contains more Water +180%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Equal in Carbs - 76.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
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2
Tart
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2528.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2528.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Tart Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 75.3g Matzo
Protein 10g 3.99g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 5.99g Tart
Carbs 83.7g 76.8g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 372kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 4.87g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.5g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 44mg Tart
Iron 3.16mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 25mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 89mg 93mg Tart
Potassium 112mg 66mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 361mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.28mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg Tart
Manganese 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 12.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.285mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.8mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 17µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg Tart
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 1.393g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.878g Tart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.