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Matzo vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Matzo and Pumpernickel bread

  • Matzo has more Selenium, while Pumpernickel bread has more Manganese, Copper, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 28% higher.
  • Pumpernickel bread contains 2 times less Selenium than Matzo. Matzo contains 36.9µg of Selenium, while Pumpernickel bread contains 24.5µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, pumpernickel.

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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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +423.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.87mg

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
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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% 0% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.305mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.404mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.126mg
~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
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.2%
Contains more FatsFats +121.4%
Contains more WaterWater +781.4%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

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
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +633.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Pumpernickel bread
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Calories 395kcal 250kcal Matzo
Protein 10g 8.7g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 3.1g Pumpernickel bread
Net carbs 80.7g 41g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 47.5g Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 54mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 13mg 68mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 112mg 208mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 3.16mg 2.87mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 0.53g Matzo
Fiber 3g 6.5g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.287mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 0.68mg 1.48mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 89mg 178mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 0mg 596mg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 0.65mg 1.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 36.9µg 24.5µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.327mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.091mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.404mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.126mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 17µg 93µg Pumpernickel bread
Choline 10.8mg 14.6mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.437g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.932g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.237g Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.097mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.267mg
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.334mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.602mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.176mg 0.155mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.422mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.396mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.196mg Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Pumpernickel bread
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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.