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French toast vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French toast and Matzo?

  • French toast is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, while Matzo is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% higher.
  • Matzo is lower in Cholesterol.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and Crackers, matzo, plain types in this comparison.

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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 +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +245.7%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +245.7%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +671.4%
Contains more Water +1172.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +234.8%
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +671.4%
Contains more Water +1172.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +234.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3462.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3462.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 25g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 7.7g 10g Matzo
Fats 10.8g 1.4g French toast
Carbs 25g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 229kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g French toast
Fiber 3g Matzo
Calcium 100mg 13mg French toast
Iron 1.67mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 117mg 89mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 112mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.67mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.058mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.188mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 20.1µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 503IU 0IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.291mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.443mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 43µg 17µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.305mg 0.267mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.371mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.413mg 0.193mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.176mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.419mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.179mg 0.213mg Matzo
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 2.723g 0.226g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 0.127g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 0.603g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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.
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.