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Matzo vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Matzo and American cheese

  • Matzo has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 103% more than Matzo.
  • American cheese has 26 times less Vitamin B1 than Matzo. Matzo has 0.387mg of Vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
  • Matzo contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Matzo
Matzo
5
:
5
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +401.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +1485.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.7%
Contains more Calcium +7938.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +401.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +1485.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.7%
Contains more Calcium +7938.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
Matzo
Matzo
6
:
5
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403
Matzo
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +2162.2%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +2170.7%
Contains more Water +821.2%
Contains more Other +1028.3%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +2162.2%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +2170.7%
Contains more Water +821.2%
Contains more Other +1028.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6385%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.3%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6385%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 3.7g Matzo
Protein 10g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 1.4g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 83.7g 3.7g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 371kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 2.26g Matzo
Fiber 3g 0g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 3.16mg 0.63mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 89mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 112mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 0mg 1671mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.06mg 0.046mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.041mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 20.2µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.015mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.234mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.076mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.403mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.054mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 8µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.267mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.692mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.193mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.176mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.42mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.213mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Matzo
Trans Fat 1.144g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 18.057g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo American cheese
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
25%
Matzo
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 1671mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.