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Matzo vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Matzo and Grapefruit different?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 67% higher.
  • Matzo contains 40 times more Iron than Grapefruit. While Matzo contains 3.16mg of Iron, Grapefruit contains only 0.08mg.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +2854.5%
Contains more Selenium +36800%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +2854.5%
Contains more Selenium +36800%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +838.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1807.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +838.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1807.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1198.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +685.2%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Water +1947.9%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +1198.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +685.2%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Water +1947.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 9.06g Matzo
Protein 10g 0.77g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0.14g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 10.66g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 42kcal Matzo
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 0.29g 6.89g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.6g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 3.16mg 0.08mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 9mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 18mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 135mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.68mg 0.07mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.022mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 0.1µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.043mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.031mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.204mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.262mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.053mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 13µg Matzo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.008mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.013mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.008mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.015mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.019mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.007mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.013mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.015mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.008mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.02g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.036g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.