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Matzo vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between matzo and caesar salad

  • Matzo is richer in manganese, iron, and selenium, yet caesar salad is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for caesar salad is 22% higher.
  • Matzo contains 2 times more manganese than caesar salad. Matzo contains 0.65mg of manganese, while caesar salad contains 0.321mg.
  • Matzo contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1692.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.6%

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
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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%
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.377mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +581.4%
Contains more WaterWater +909.1%
Contains more OtherOther +263.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1774%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Caesar salad DV% diff.
Calcium 13mg 233mg 22%
Sodium 0mg 454mg 20%
Phosphorus 89mg 231mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.226g 4.206g 18%
Carbs 83.7g 31.5g 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.321mg 14%
Fats 1.4g 9.54g 13%
Iron 3.16mg 2.34mg 10%
Selenium 36.9µg 31.4µg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.61mg 8%
Protein 10g 13.39g 7%
Calories 395kcal 265kcal 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.126mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.461g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 2.38g 6%
Fiber 3g 1.7g 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.237mg 4%
Folate 17µg 4%
Potassium 112mg 170mg 2%
Choline 10.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.377mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Magnesium 25mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.297mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.447mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Caesar salad
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
24%
Matzo
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.