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Egg bread vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between egg bread and matzo

  • Egg bread is richer in folate, choline, copper, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet matzo is richer in selenium and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for egg bread is 22% higher.

Food types used in this article are Bread, egg and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +615.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +170%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg
~equal in Iron ~3.16mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 5.2% 6% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +517.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +680.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more WaterWater +707%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
~equal in Protein ~10g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 g
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1712.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg bread Matzo DV% diff.
Folate 105µg 17µg 22%
Sodium 380mg 0mg 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Choline 84.3mg 10.8mg 13%
Selenium 30.1µg 36.9µg 12%
Carbs 47.8g 83.7g 12%
Copper 0.162mg 0.06mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.291mg 11%
Calcium 93mg 13mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Fats 6g 1.4g 7%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.65mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 3.892mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.593g 0.226g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.302g 0.127g 5%
Calories 287kcal 395kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.387mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.443mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 3g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 0.603g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Phosphorus 106mg 89mg 2%
Iron 3.04mg 3.16mg 2%
Protein 9.5g 10g 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.68mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.06mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 45.5g 80.7g N/A
Potassium 115mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 1.78g 0.29g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.443mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.21mg 0.213mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg bread Matzo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Egg bread
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.