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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 for 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
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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% 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% 0.67% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 11.4µg 46%
Manganese 0.65mg 1.4mg 33%
Sodium 0mg 467mg 20%
Iron 3.16mg 1.73mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.176mg 18%
Starch 36g 15%
Phosphorus 89mg 188mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.226g 2.907g 12%
Carbs 83.7g 46.21g 12%
Copper 0.06mg 0.158mg 11%
Magnesium 25mg 68mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.18mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.32mg 8%
Fats 1.4g 6.7g 8%
Fiber 3g 4.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 1.946g 5%
Calories 395kcal 286kcal 5%
Calcium 13mg 59mg 5%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.24mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.258g 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.3µg 3%
Potassium 112mg 185mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.58mg 2%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.128mg 1%
Protein 10g 10.2g 0%
Net carbs 80.7g 41.41g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 3.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Folate 17µg 16µg 0%
Choline 10.8mg 10.1mg 0%
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%

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.