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Matzo vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and French toast?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while French toast is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% higher.
  • French toast has 3 times less Manganese than Matzo. Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, while French toast has 0.188mg.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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
7
:
3
French toast
French toast
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +245.7%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Contains more Calcium +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.67
Equal in Copper - 0.058
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
French toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +245.7%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Contains more Calcium +669.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.67
Equal in Copper - 0.058

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
:
6
French toast
French toast
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
French toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
3
French toast
French toast
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +234.8%
Contains more Fats +671.4%
Contains more Water +1172.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
French toast
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +234.8%
Contains more Fats +671.4%
Contains more Water +1172.1%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
French toast
French toast
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3462.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
French toast
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3462.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo French toast Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 25g Matzo
Protein 10g 7.7g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 83.7g 25g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 229kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g French toast
Fiber 3g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 100mg French toast
Iron 3.16mg 1.67mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 17mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 117mg French toast
Potassium 112mg 134mg French toast
Sodium 0mg 479mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.67mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.058mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.188mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 20.1µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.204mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.628mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.074mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 43µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.094mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.692mg 0.621mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.176mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.389mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.419mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.179mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.723g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 2.594g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo French toast
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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
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 - 2.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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.
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.