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Matzo vs. Raisin bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between matzo and raisin bread

  • Matzo is richer in selenium and manganese, yet raisin bread is richer in folate, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for matzo is 31% higher.
  • Matzo contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, raisin, enriched.

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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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +230%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.72mg

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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +523.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.2%
~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
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more WaterWater +681.4%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

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
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1706.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Raisin 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 Raisin bread DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 20µg 31%
Folate 17µg 106µg 22%
Sodium 0mg 347mg 15%
Copper 0.06mg 0.198mg 15%
Carbs 83.7g 52.3g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.398mg 8%
Calories 395kcal 274kcal 6%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.501mg 6%
Fats 1.4g 4.4g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 2.294g 5%
Calcium 13mg 66mg 5%
Fiber 3g 4.3g 5%
Saturated fat 0.226g 1.081g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.069mg 4%
Protein 10g 7.9g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.339mg 4%
Iron 3.16mg 2.9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.466mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 227mg 3%
Phosphorus 89mg 109mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.28mg 1%
Choline 10.8mg 14.6mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.679g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.387mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 80.7g 48g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 5.68g N/A
Zinc 0.68mg 0.72mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.516mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.2mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.128mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.329mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.167mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.