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Matzo vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between matzo and hash browns

  • Matzo has more selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, hash browns are higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Matzo covers your daily need for selenium, 66% more than hash browns.
  • Matzo has 8 times more vitamin B2 than hash browns. While matzo has 0.291mg of vitamin B2, hash browns have only 0.038mg.
  • Matzo has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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
6
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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more IronIron +426.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +311.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.1%

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
5
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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +665.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +287.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1117.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1045.8%
Contains more OtherOther +271.7%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6063%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +839.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Hash browns DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 0.4µg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 5.665g 34%
Iron 3.16mg 0.6mg 32%
Sodium 0mg 566mg 25%
Fats 1.4g 17.04g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.137mg 21%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.158mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 7.827g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.038mg 19%
Carbs 83.7g 28.88g 18%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.62mg 17%
Protein 10g 2.58g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.838mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.226g 2.54g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.9µg 8%
Potassium 112mg 355mg 7%
Calories 395kcal 272kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.186mg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.36mg 3%
Folate 17µg 12µg 1%
Choline 10.8mg 17.8mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.38mg 1%
Phosphorus 89mg 98mg 1%
Fiber 3g 2.7g 1%
Calcium 13mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.