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Matzo vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between matzo and poppy seed

  • Matzo has more selenium; however, poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 263% more than matzo.
  • Poppy seed has 3 times less selenium than matzo. Matzo has 36.9µg of selenium, while poppy seed has 13.5µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Spices, poppy seed.

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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
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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1288%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10961.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +542%
Contains more IronIron +208.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2611.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1061.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +877.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +931.8%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +382.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2868.6%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +961.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4610.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4637.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.65mg 6.707mg 263%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 28.569g 186%
Copper 0.06mg 1.627mg 174%
Calcium 13mg 1438mg 143%
Phosphorus 89mg 870mg 112%
Iron 3.16mg 9.76mg 83%
Magnesium 25mg 347mg 77%
Fiber 3g 19.5g 66%
Zinc 0.68mg 7.9mg 66%
Fats 1.4g 41.56g 62%
Selenium 36.9µg 13.5µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.854mg 39%
Saturated fat 0.226g 4.517g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.896mg 19%
Carbs 83.7g 28.13g 19%
Potassium 112mg 719mg 18%
Folate 17µg 82µg 16%
Protein 10g 17.99g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 5.982g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.1mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.77mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.247mg 10%
Calories 395kcal 525kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.324mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Choline 10.8mg 8.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Poppy seed
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%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.