Matzo vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between matzo and seaweed
- Matzo has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, magnesium, and calcium.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% more.
- Matzo has 8 times more vitamin B3 than seaweed. Matzo has 3.892mg of vitamin B3, while seaweed has 0.47mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Seaweed, kelp, raw.
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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 more PotassiumPotassium | +25.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5171.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +384% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1192.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +674% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +728.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5650% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +958.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +495.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +774.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1797.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1001.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1183% |
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Saturated fat
~0.247g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 0.7µg | 66% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 66µg | 55% |
| Folate | 17µg | 180µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.05mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 9.57g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 121mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 0.47mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 43kcal | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 1.68g | 17% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 168mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.002mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.3g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 1.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.642mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.047g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.247g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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