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Matzo vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Matzo and Shortbread different?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Shortbread is richer in Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 56% higher.
  • Matzo contains 2 times more Fiber than Shortbread. While Matzo contains 3g of Fiber, Shortbread contains only 1.3g.
  • Matzo has less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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
Matzo
8
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +495.2%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +495.2%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 2.98

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
Matzo
4
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3966.7%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Matzo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3966.7%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +86.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Fats +1772.9%
Contains more Other +71.7%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +86.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Fats +1772.9%
Contains more Other +71.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1280.8%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1280.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 62.48g Matzo
Protein 10g 5.37g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 83.7g 63.78g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.29g 21.65g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.3g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 3.16mg 2.98mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 66mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 88mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 353mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.49mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.65mg 0.393mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 6.2µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.353mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.275mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.321mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.071mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.714g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 8.105g Matzo
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Matzo
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.