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Matzo vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Matzo and Naan

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Naan is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 46% higher.
  • Matzo contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Naan. Matzo contains 0.387mg of Vitamin B1, while Naan contains 0.176mg.
  • Matzo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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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
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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%
Naan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains more IronIron +82.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +353.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.4%

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
3
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%
Naan
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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 0% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.58mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg
~equal in Choline ~10.1mg

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
Naan
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10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.1%
Contains more FatsFats +378.6%
Contains more WaterWater +711.6%
Contains more OtherOther +231.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.2g

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
Naan
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1432.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Naan Opinion
Calories 395kcal 286kcal Matzo
Protein 10g 10.2g Naan
Fats 1.4g 6.7g Naan
Net carbs 80.7g 41.41g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 46.21g Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 68mg Naan
Calcium 13mg 59mg Naan
Potassium 112mg 185mg Naan
Iron 3.16mg 1.73mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 3.4g Matzo
Fiber 3g 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.06mg 0.158mg Naan
Zinc 0.68mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 89mg 188mg Naan
Sodium 0mg 467mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.65mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 36.9µg 11.4µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.176mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.18mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.58mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.128mg Naan
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.3µg Naan
Folate 17µg 16µg Matzo
Choline 10.8mg 10.1mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.907g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 1.946g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.258g Naan
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Fructose 0.8g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Naan
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
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.681g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.