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Matzo vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between matzo and fenugreek?

  • Matzo is richer in selenium, while fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, and zinc.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 380% higher.
  • Fenugreek has 6 times less selenium than matzo. Matzo has 36.9µg of selenium, while fenugreek has 6.3µg.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Spices, fenugreek seed 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
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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +664%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +587.5%
Contains more IronIron +961.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1750%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.9%

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +421.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +235.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130%
Contains more FatsFats +357.9%
Contains more WaterWater +105.6%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 3.16mg 33.53mg 380%
Copper 0.06mg 1.11mg 117%
Fiber 3g 24.6g 86%
Selenium 36.9µg 6.3µg 56%
Magnesium 25mg 191mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.6mg 37%
Phosphorus 89mg 296mg 30%
Protein 10g 23g 26%
Manganese 0.65mg 1.228mg 25%
Potassium 112mg 770mg 19%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.5mg 17%
Calcium 13mg 176mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.64mg 14%
Folate 17µg 57µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Carbs 83.7g 58.35g 8%
Fats 1.4g 6.41g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.366mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.226g 1.46g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.322mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 4%
Calories 395kcal 323kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Sodium 0mg 67mg 3%
Choline 10.8mg 2%
Net carbs 80.7g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.234g)
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 - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.