Matzo vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between matzo and biscuits
- Matzo has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, biscuits are higher in calcium, folate, and phosphorus.
- Matzo covers your daily need for selenium, 32% more than biscuits.
- Matzo has 3 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. While matzo has 0.115mg of vitamin B6, biscuits have only 0.035mg.
- Matzo has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +38.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1707.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +258.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1064.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +572.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +433.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5356.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +590.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 19.5µg | 32% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 4.163g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 16.3g | 23% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 44.6g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.378mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 164mg | 11% |
| Folate | 17µg | 61µg | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 2.949mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.035mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.356mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 395kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 112mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo 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.