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Matzo vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between matzo and kit Kat?

  • Matzo is richer in selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and fiber, while kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, and calcium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 8 times less vitamin B3 than matzo. Matzo has 3.892mg of vitamin B3, while kit Kat has 0.5mg.
  • Matzo is lower in saturated fat.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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
5
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more IronIron +216%
Contains more ZincZinc +655.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +638%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +861.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%

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
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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +678.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +187%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
3
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more WaterWater +163.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1756.4%
Contains more OtherOther +113.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4501.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.226g 17.953g 81%
Selenium 36.9µg 5µg 58%
Fats 1.4g 25.99g 38%
Iron 3.16mg 1mg 27%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.1mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.117mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.5mg 21%
Copper 0.06mg 0.22mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 5.844g 14%
Calcium 13mg 125mg 11%
Fiber 3g 1g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.02mg 7%
Protein 10g 6.51g 7%
Phosphorus 89mg 135mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.21mg 6%
Calories 395kcal 518kcal 6%
Carbs 83.7g 64.59g 6%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.09mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Choline 10.8mg 31mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 231mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 0mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.34mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.895g 2%
Folate 17µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.