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Potato bread vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato bread and Matzo different?

  • Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, and Calcium, while Matzo is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 50% more than Potato bread.

Bread, potato and Crackers, matzo, plain types were used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +1346.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +314.6%
Contains more Potassium +541.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +156.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +1346.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +314.6%
Contains more Potassium +541.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +156.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.4%

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.
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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Folate +641.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Folate +641.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +123.6%
Contains more Water +680.2%
Contains more Other +525%
Contains more Carbs +77.8%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +123.6%
Contains more Water +680.2%
Contains more Other +525%
Contains more Carbs +77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 12.5g 10g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 1.4g Potato bread
Carbs 47.07g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 266kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 9.38g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 6.3g 3g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 13mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 28mg 25mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 89mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 112mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 1.44mg 0.68mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.06mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 9.5µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.06mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.443mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.115mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 17µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 0.3µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.224mg 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.44mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.311mg 0.193mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.305mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.143mg 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0g 0.226g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.127g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.603g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Matzo
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
29%
Potato bread
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 ($)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/nutrients
  2. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.