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Matzo vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between matzo and sesame

  • The amount of copper, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B1 in sesame is higher than in matzo.
  • Sesame covers your daily copper needs 447% more than matzo.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1304%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.9%
Contains more IronIron +360.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +6703.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1039.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +606.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.5%
~equal in Selenium ~34.4µg

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
3
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%
Sesame
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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% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +786%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +587%
Contains more FolateFolate +470.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +137%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3447.9%
Contains more OtherOther +643.3%
~equal in Water ~4.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
1
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14670.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3510.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 4.082mg 447%
Iron 3.16mg 14.55mg 142%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 21.773g 141%
Calcium 13mg 975mg 96%
Manganese 0.65mg 2.46mg 79%
Magnesium 25mg 351mg 78%
Phosphorus 89mg 629mg 77%
Fats 1.4g 49.67g 74%
Zinc 0.68mg 7.75mg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.79mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 18.759g 47%
Fiber 3g 11.8g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.791mg 34%
Saturated fat 0.226g 6.957g 31%
Folate 17µg 97µg 20%
Carbs 83.7g 23.45g 20%
Protein 10g 17.73g 15%
Potassium 112mg 468mg 10%
Calories 395kcal 573kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.05mg 8%
Selenium 36.9µg 34.4µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 4.515mg 4%
Choline 10.8mg 25.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.247mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 0.3g N/A
Sodium 0mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.731g)
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 - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.