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Matzo vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Matzo and Pop tarts

  • Matzo has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A 32% more than Matzo.
  • Matzo has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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
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 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~88mg

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% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +370.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.8mg
~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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +850%
Contains more WaterWater +190.7%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5018.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +697.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 395kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 10g 4.6g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 80.7g 67.31g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 68.41g Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Matzo
Calcium 13mg 24mg Pop tarts
Potassium 112mg 95mg Matzo
Iron 3.16mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 0.29g 30.9g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.1g Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.68mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 89mg 88mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 398mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.29mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.8mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Folate 17µg 80µg Pop tarts
Choline 10.8mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.02g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 4.81g Pop tarts
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Matzo Pop tarts
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
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 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

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.