Crouton vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Crouton and Matzo different?
- Crouton is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Matzo is richer in Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Crouton is 30% higher.
- Crouton contains 8 times more Folate than Matzo. While Crouton contains 132µg of Folate, Matzo contains only 17µg.
- Matzo has less Sodium.
Croutons, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +24% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +676.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +342.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +371.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +316.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2308.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 407kcal | 395kcal |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 10g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 1.4g |
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 80.7g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 83.7g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 3.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 89mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.65mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 36.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.291mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 3.892mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.443mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 10.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 0.127g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.116mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.267mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.692mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.193mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.176mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.494mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.42mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.213mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
35%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)