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Matzo vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Matzo and Navajo frybread different?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Navajo frybread is richer in Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 33% higher.
  • Matzo contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Navajo frybread. While Matzo contains 0.115mg of Vitamin B6, Navajo frybread contains only 0.038mg.
  • Matzo has less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 17% 6.8% 152% 30% 9.5% 53% 43% 39% 101%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%

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% 0% 0% 0% 108% 50% 86% 9.8% 8.8% 0% 2% 92% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +617.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%
Contains more FatsFats +772.9%
Contains more WaterWater +634.2%
Contains more OtherOther +110%

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
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3373.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Navajo frybread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 395kcal 330kcal Matzo
Protein 10g 6.69g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 80.7g 48.26g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 48.26g Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Matzo
Calcium 13mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 112mg 77mg Matzo
Iron 3.16mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 0.29g 2.03g Matzo
Fiber 3g Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.091mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.35mg Matzo
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 89mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 0mg 329mg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.297mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 18.6µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.217mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.164mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.038mg Matzo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 17µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Choline 10.8mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 4.621g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.055g Navajo frybread
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g Navajo frybread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Navajo frybread
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
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/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.