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Matzo vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Matzo and Taco shells?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% more.
  • Matzo has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Matzo has 0.291mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells have only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Taco shells, baked 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +92.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +668.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +232%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +669.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.8%

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
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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% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +305.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1456.4%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +218.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5360.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +811.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Taco shells
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 Taco shells Opinion
Calories 395kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 10g 6.41g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 80.7g 56.79g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 63.49g Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 13mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 112mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.16mg 1.64mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 1.5g Matzo
Fiber 3g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.06mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.68mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 89mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 0mg 324mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.65mg 0.56mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 4.8µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.216mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.08mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.867mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 17µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Matzo
Choline 10.8mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0.226g 7.105g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.04mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.227mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.22mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.193mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.176mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.29mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.287mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.167mg Matzo
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.