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Matzo vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and Chicken meat?

  • Matzo is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium, while Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 29% higher.
  • Chicken meat has 33 times less Manganese than Matzo. Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, while Chicken meat has 0.02mg.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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
5
:
5
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Iron +150.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3150%
Contains more Selenium +54.4%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Potassium +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Iron +150.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3150%
Contains more Selenium +54.4%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Potassium +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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
3
:
7
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
3
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +173%
Contains more Fats +871.4%
Contains more Water +1282.6%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +173%
Contains more Fats +871.4%
Contains more Water +1282.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4104.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.5%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4104.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 0g Matzo
Protein 10g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 1.4g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 83.7g 0g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 239kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 3g 0g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 3.16mg 1.26mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 112mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 0mg 82mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.65mg 0.02mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 23.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.063mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.168mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 17µg 5µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.267mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.692mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.193mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.176mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.42mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.213mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 3.79g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.