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Matzo vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between matzo and tomato paste

  • Matzo has more selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Matzo covers your daily need for selenium, 57% more than tomato paste.
  • Matzo has 6 times more vitamin B1 than tomato paste. While matzo has 0.387mg of vitamin B1, tomato paste has only 0.06mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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
3
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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +596.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +805.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +508.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~83mg

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
5
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3700%
Contains more CholineCholine +256.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
3
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.5%
Contains more FatsFats +197.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1609.3%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Tomato paste DV% diff.
Selenium 36.9µg 5.3µg 57%
Copper 0.06mg 0.365mg 34%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.3mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.06mg 27%
Potassium 112mg 1014mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Carbs 83.7g 18.91g 22%
Calories 395kcal 82kcal 16%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.302mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.153mg 11%
Protein 10g 4.32g 11%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11.4µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.216mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.142mg 6%
Choline 10.8mg 38.5mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 3.076mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 42mg 4%
Fiber 3g 4.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.16g 3%
Sodium 0mg 59mg 3%
Iron 3.16mg 2.98mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 36mg 2%
Fats 1.4g 0.47g 1%
Saturated fat 0.226g 0.1g 1%
Phosphorus 89mg 83mg 1%
Folate 17µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 12.18g N/A
Zinc 0.68mg 0.63mg 0%
Starch 0.22g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 0.067g 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.