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Matzo vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between matzo and nachos

  • Matzo is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
  • Matzo covers your daily selenium needs 51% more than nachos.
  • Matzo contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than nachos. While matzo contains 3.892mg of vitamin B3, nachos contain only 0.63mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more IronIron +321.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +329.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.064mg

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%
Nachos
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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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1435.7%
Contains more WaterWater +769.8%
Contains more OtherOther +211.7%

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
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10939.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +735.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Nachos
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 Nachos DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 8.6µg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 14.02g 35%
Fats 1.4g 21.5g 31%
Iron 3.16mg 0.75mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 5.04g 30%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.08mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.123mg 22%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.187mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.63mg 20%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 19.3µg 16%
Phosphorus 89mg 198mg 16%
Carbs 83.7g 34.91g 16%
Sodium 0mg 313mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.133mg 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Protein 10g 4.32g 11%
Saturated fat 0.226g 2.173g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.215mg 8%
Potassium 112mg 362mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 63mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 42mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Choline 10.8mg 26.4mg 3%
Calories 395kcal 343kcal 3%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.86mg 2%
Folate 17µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.38mg 1%
Fiber 3g 3.2g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 2.17g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.