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Matzo vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between matzo and rib eye steak

  • Matzo is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, selenium, fiber, and iron, yet rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 88% higher.
  • Matzo contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +41.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +712.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +769.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%

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
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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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +445.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +351.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +5900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1457.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1167.2%

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8182.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Zinc 0.68mg 5.91mg 48%
Saturated fat 0.226g 9.684g 43%
Fats 1.4g 21.81g 31%
Carbs 83.7g 0g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.477mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Protein 10g 23.69g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.071mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 10.519g 26%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.08mg 25%
Selenium 36.9µg 29.7µg 13%
Iron 3.16mg 2.24mg 12%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Phosphorus 89mg 152mg 9%
Choline 10.8mg 48.8mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 4.908mg 6%
Calories 395kcal 291kcal 5%
Potassium 112mg 260mg 4%
Folate 17µg 6µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.027g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.536mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 54mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 0g N/A
Calcium 13mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.287mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.