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Matzo vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and Banana bread?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Banana bread is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% higher.
  • Banana bread has 3 times less Manganese than Matzo. Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, while Banana bread has 0.209mg.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine 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.
Matzo
Matzo
7
:
3
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Iron +125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +211%
Contains more Selenium +205%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Copper +20%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Contains more Iron +125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +211%
Contains more Selenium +205%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Copper +20%

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
7
:
5
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Banana bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 6% 43% 47% 28% 17% 35% 25% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
3
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Protein +132.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.3%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Water +579.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Banana bread
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +132.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.3%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Water +579.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3427.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.1%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3427.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Banana bread
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 Matzo Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 53.5g Matzo
Protein 10g 4.3g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 10.5g Banana bread
Carbs 83.7g 54.6g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 326kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Banana bread
Fiber 3g 1.1g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 21mg Banana bread
Iron 3.16mg 1.4mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 58mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 134mg Banana bread
Sodium 0mg 302mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.35mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.072mg Banana bread
Manganese 0.65mg 0.209mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 12.1µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.172mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.2mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.446mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.268mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 17µg 33µg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.053mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.15mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.182mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.327mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.18mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.094mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.218mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.209mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.113mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.237g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 3.13g Banana bread

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Banana bread
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
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread 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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.