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Shortbread vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Matzo different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 56% higher.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Crackers, matzo, plain are the varieties 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 Copper +50%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +495.2%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +495.2%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 3.16

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 +3966.7%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.387
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 +3966.7%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.387
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1772.9%
Contains more Other +71.7%
Contains more Protein +86.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 Fats +1772.9%
Contains more Other +71.7%
Contains more Protein +86.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1280.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1280.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 5.37g 10g Matzo
Fats 26.22g 1.4g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 514kcal 395kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 1.3g 3g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 2.98mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 66mg 89mg Matzo
Potassium 88mg 112mg Matzo
Sodium 353mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.49mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.09mg 0.06mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 6.2µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.06mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.291mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 81µg 17µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.3µg Shortbread
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 0.714g Matzo
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.226g Matzo
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.127g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.603g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.