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Matzo vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and White Bread?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, while White Bread is higher in Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 27% higher.
  • Matzo is lower in Sugar.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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
Matzo
4
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6
White Bread
White Bread
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +67.7%
Contains more Calcium +1007.7%
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +67.7%
Contains more Calcium +1007.7%
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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
Matzo
3
:
6
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +552.9%
Matzo
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +552.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Carbs +69.4%
Contains more Fats +137.9%
Contains more Water +747%
Contains more Other +230%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Carbs +69.4%
Contains more Fats +137.9%
Contains more Water +747%
Contains more Other +230%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
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2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo White Bread
Rich in minerals 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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 46.72g Matzo
Protein 10g 8.85g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 83.7g 49.42g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 266kcal Matzo
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 0.29g 5.67g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.7g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 3.16mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 112mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 0mg 490mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.65mg 0.536mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 22µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.243mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.087mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Matzo
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
Trans Fat 0.027g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.698g Matzo
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo White 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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.