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Matzo vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Matzo and Tomato?

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, while Tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 67% higher.
  • Tomato has 15 times less Vitamin B2 than Matzo. Matzo has 0.291mg of Vitamin B2, while Tomato has 0.019mg.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Tomato
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +1070.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +470.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.059
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +1070.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +470.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.059

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
6
:
4
Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1431.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2533.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1431.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
4
:
1
Tomato
Contains more Protein +1036.4%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +2051.7%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Water +2098.1%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1036.4%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +2051.7%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Water +2098.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
:
1
Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +309.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 2.69g Matzo
Protein 10g 0.88g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0.2g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 3.89g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 18kcal Matzo
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 0.29g 2.63g Matzo
Fiber 3g 1.2g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 10mg Matzo
Iron 3.16mg 0.27mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 24mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 0mg 5mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.17mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.059mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.114mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 0µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.037mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.019mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.594mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.089mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.08mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 15µg Matzo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.006mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.027mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.018mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.025mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.027mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.006mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.027mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.018mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.014mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.031g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.083g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.