Matzo vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between matzo and pastry
- Matzo is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, and manganese, yet pastry is richer in folate, vitamin K, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 47% higher.
- Matzo contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +358.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2621.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16905.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +711.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 1.4g | 38.1g | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 21.597g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 9.643g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 4.894g | 29% |
| Selenium | 36.9µg | 24.2µg | 23% |
| Folate | 17µg | 78µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 45.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 16.1µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 249mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 551kcal | 8% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.56mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.488mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 7.3g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 4.168mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.283mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.398mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.