Matzo vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between matzo and English muffins?
- Matzo is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while English muffins are higher in copper and phosphorus.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for iron is 28% higher.
- English muffins have 3 times less vitamin B6 than matzo. Matzo has 0.115mg of vitamin B6, while English muffins have 0.043mg.
We used Crackers, matzo, plain and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +117.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +879.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +137.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 67% | |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 0.89mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.181mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 1.566mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 46g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.357mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.129mg | 8% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 133mg | 6% |
| Folate | 17µg | 37µg | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 7.7g | 5% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.888g | 2% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.259g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.17mg | 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
24%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.