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Matzo vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between matzo and spelt?

  • Matzo is higher in selenium and vitamin B2, yet spelt is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 101% more.
  • Matzo has 3 times more selenium than spelt. While matzo has 36.9µg of selenium, spelt has only 11.7µg.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Spelt, uncooked types 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
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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%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +444%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.4%
Contains more IronIron +40.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +751.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +382.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.9%

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.
Matzo
2
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%
Spelt
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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% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +164.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.364mg
~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
Spelt
4
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.7%
Contains more FatsFats +73.6%
Contains more WaterWater +156.3%
Contains more OtherOther +198.3%

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
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +250.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.65mg 2.983mg 101%
Copper 0.06mg 0.511mg 50%
Selenium 36.9µg 11.7µg 46%
Phosphorus 89mg 401mg 45%
Fiber 3g 10.7g 31%
Magnesium 25mg 136mg 26%
Zinc 0.68mg 3.28mg 24%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 6.843mg 18%
Iron 3.16mg 4.44mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.113mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.068mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.23mg 9%
Protein 10g 14.57g 9%
Potassium 112mg 388mg 8%
Folate 17µg 45µg 7%
Carbs 83.7g 70.19g 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.79mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.258g 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.6µg 3%
Calories 395kcal 338kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.364mg 2%
Choline 10.8mg 2%
Fats 1.4g 2.43g 2%
Calcium 13mg 27mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.226g 0.406g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 0.445g 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 6.82g N/A
Sodium 0mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.