Matzo vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Matzo and Pasta
- Matzo has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Pasta has more Folate, and Vitamin B12.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.
- Pasta contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Matzo. Matzo contains 3.892mg of Vitamin B3, while Pasta contains 0.992mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+116.7%
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Iron
+177.2%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+41.3%
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Potassium
+366.7%
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Sodium
-100%
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Zinc
+21.4%
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Manganese
+190.2%
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Copper
+55%
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Calcium
+116.7%
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Iron
+177.2%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+41.3%
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Potassium
+366.7%
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-100%
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Zinc
+21.4%
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Manganese
+190.2%
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Copper
+55%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+85.2%
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Vitamin B2
+94%
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Vitamin B3
+292.3%
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Vitamin B5
+142.1%
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Vitamin B6
+238.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+276.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+85.2%
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Vitamin B2
+94%
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Vitamin B3
+292.3%
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Vitamin B5
+142.1%
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Vitamin B6
+238.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+276.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+94.2%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Carbs
+235.7%
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Other
+93.5%
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Water
+1494.4%
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Protein
+94.2%
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+33.3%
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Carbs
+235.7%
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+93.5%
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Water
+1494.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.6%
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Saturated Fat
-33.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.124
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.6%
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Saturated Fat
-33.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.124
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 80.7g | 24.93g |
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| Protein | 10g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 24.93g |
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| Calories | 395kcal | 131kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.29g |
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| Fiber | 3g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 3.16mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.093mg |
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| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.224mg |
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| Selenium | 36.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.103mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.127g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.429g |
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins