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Matzo vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Matzo and Yeast

  • Matzo has more Selenium, however, Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 884% more.
  • Matzo has 5 times more Selenium than Yeast. Matzo has 36.9µg of Selenium, while Yeast has 7.9µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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
:
6
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.1%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +615.7%
Contains more Potassium +752.7%
Contains more Zinc +1067.6%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.1%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +615.7%
Contains more Potassium +752.7%
Contains more Zinc +1067.6%
Contains more Copper +626.7%

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
1
:
9
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2947.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1204.3%
Contains more Folate +13664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
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%
Yeast
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% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2947.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1204.3%
Contains more Folate +13664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
4
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Protein +304.4%
Contains more Fats +443.6%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +841.7%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Yeast
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Contains more Protein +304.4%
Contains more Fats +443.6%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +841.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3447.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3292.9%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3447.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3292.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 14.32g Matzo
Protein 10g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 1.4g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 83.7g 41.22g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 325kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 0g Yeast
Fiber 3g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 13mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 3.16mg 2.17mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 89mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 112mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 0mg 51mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.06mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.65mg 0.312mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 7.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 17µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.267mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.692mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.193mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.176mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.42mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.213mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 0.226g 1.001g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.017g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Yeast
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
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.775g)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 ()

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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.