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Matzo vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Matzo and Fontina?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% more.
  • Matzo has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Fontina. While Matzo has 0.387mg of Vitamin B1, Fontina has only 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Cheese, fontina types in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Iron +1273.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +4542.9%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Contains more Calcium +4130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.8%
Contains more Zinc +414.7%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1273.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +4542.9%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Contains more Calcium +4130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.8%
Contains more Zinc +414.7%

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
6
:
5
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
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%
Fontina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
4
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Carbs +5300%
Contains more Protein +156%
Contains more Fats +2124.3%
Contains more Water +781.9%
Contains more Other +531.7%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +5300%
Contains more Protein +156%
Contains more Fats +2124.3%
Contains more Water +781.9%
Contains more Other +531.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
Fontina
Fontina
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6740.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.3%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6740.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 1.55g Matzo
Protein 10g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 1.4g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 83.7g 1.55g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 389kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 1.55g Matzo
Fiber 3g 0g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 3.16mg 0.23mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 112mg 64mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 800mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.06mg 0.025mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.014mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 14.5µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.021mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.204mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.15mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.429mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.083mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 6µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.267mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 0.692mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.193mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.176mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.42mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.213mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 19.196g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.654g Fontina

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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.
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.