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Matzo vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and Pizza?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Iron, while Pizza is higher in Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% higher.
  • Pizza has 2 times less Manganese than Matzo. Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, while Pizza has 0.36mg.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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
5
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5
Pizza
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.4%
Contains more Calcium +1346.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +75%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.4%
Contains more Calcium +1346.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +75%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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
4
:
7
Pizza
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
:
4
Pizza
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +592.1%
Contains more Water +904%
Contains more Other +303.3%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +592.1%
Contains more Water +904%
Contains more Other +303.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
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2
Pizza
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1953.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.8%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1953.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 31.03g Matzo
Protein 10g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 1.4g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 83.7g 33.33g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 266kcal Matzo
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 0.29g 3.58g Matzo
Fiber 3g 2.3g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 3.16mg 2.48mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 112mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 0mg 598mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.06mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.65mg 0.36mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 19.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.195mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.825mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.08mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.692mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.193mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.176mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.42mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.213mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.241g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 4.465g Matzo
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Matzo
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.