Matzo vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Matzo and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
- Matzo is higher in Selenium, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin E.
- Matzo covers your daily Selenium needs 48% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +258.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1816.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +688.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +366.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1463.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +701.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 395kcal | 418kcal |
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| Protein | 10g | 9.46g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 8.64g |
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| Net carbs | 80.7g | 71.25g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 74.05g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 3.16mg | 5.57mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g | 1.29g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.139mg |
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| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.69mg |
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| Starch | 67.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 102mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 941mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 1.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.686mg |
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 10.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.702mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.487mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 6.442mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 25.4µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 134µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.167g |
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| Choline | 10.8mg | 16.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 1.653g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.127g | 1.986g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 4.835g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.116mg | |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.268mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.333mg |
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| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.147mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.45mg |
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| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.399mg |
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| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.197mg |
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| Fructose | 0.19g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 941mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)