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Matzo vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are matzo and potato pancake different?

  • Matzo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for matzo is 51% higher.
  • Matzo contains 3 times more manganese than potato pancake. While matzo contains 0.65mg of manganese, potato pancake contains only 0.26mg.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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.
Matzo
Matzo
4
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more IronIron +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +455.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg

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
Matzo
3
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +587%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201%
Contains more FatsFats +954.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1010.9%
Contains more OtherOther +496.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2837%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1146.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Potato pancake DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 8.9µg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 7.516g 46%
Sodium 0mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.448mg 26%
Fats 1.4g 14.76g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.158mg 19%
Iron 3.16mg 1.67mg 19%
Carbs 83.7g 27.81g 19%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.26mg 17%
Potassium 112mg 622mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.672mg 14%
Copper 0.06mg 0.18mg 13%
Choline 10.8mg 74.2mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.226g 2.496g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 3.73g 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.173mg 9%
Protein 10g 6.08g 8%
Folate 17µg 41µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.757mg 6%
Calories 395kcal 268kcal 6%
Phosphorus 89mg 128mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.7µg 2%
Calcium 13mg 32mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Fiber 3g 3.3g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 1.79g N/A
Zinc 0.68mg 0.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.