Matzo vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are matzo and potato bread different?
- Matzo is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while potato bread is higher in phosphorus, folate, potassium, and calcium.
- Matzo covers your daily need for selenium, 50% more than potato bread.
- Matzo contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than potato bread. Matzo contains 3.892mg of vitamin B3, while potato bread contains 1.25mg.
Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, potato types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +288.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1346.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +541.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +314.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +641.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +680.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +525% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 9.5µg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 369mg | 40% |
| Folate | 17µg | 126µg | 27% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 718mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.253mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 1.25mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.188mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 375mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.106mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 6.3g | 13% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 47.07g | 12% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.25mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.232mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.817mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 1.44mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 266kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 6.8µg | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 12.5g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.094mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 3.13g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.143mg | 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
24%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 ($)