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Matzo vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between matzo and muffin

  • Matzo has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while muffin has more vitamin K, choline, and vitamin E.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for selenium is 52% higher.
  • Muffin contains 3 times less vitamin B3 than matzo. Matzo contains 3.892mg of vitamin B3, while muffin contains 1.418mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in matzo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more IronIron +143.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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
4
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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +756.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.47mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1047.9%
Contains more WaterWater +480.5%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

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
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3696.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1243.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Muffin
Rich in vitamins ok
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Muffin DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 8.2µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 8.103g 50%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 39.2µg 32%
Iron 3.16mg 1.3mg 23%
Fats 1.4g 16.07g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.168mg 18%
Sodium 0mg 336mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.418mg 15%
Choline 10.8mg 92.5mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 4.822g 12%
Saturated fat 0.226g 2.844g 12%
Protein 10g 4.49g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.163mg 10%
Carbs 83.7g 53g 10%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.63mg 10%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.449mg 9%
Fiber 3g 1.1g 8%
Phosphorus 89mg 146mg 8%
Folate 17µg 48µg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.04mg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.37mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calories 395kcal 375kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.47mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 51.9g N/A
Potassium 112mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 31.47g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.618g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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