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Matzo vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Matzo and Tortilla

  • Matzo has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 37% more.
  • Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1776.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.8%
~equal in Selenium ~37µg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +711.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.289mg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.4%
Contains more FatsFats +597.1%
Contains more WaterWater +601.2%
Contains more OtherOther +640%
~equal in Protein ~9.76g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2311%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Tortilla
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Tortilla Opinion
Calories 395kcal 310kcal Matzo
Protein 10g 9.76g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 9.76g Tortilla
Net carbs 80.7g 36.09g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 45.89g Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 13mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 112mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 3.16mg 2.63mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 2.44g Matzo
Fiber 3g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.06mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.68mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 89mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 0mg 512mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.289mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 17µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 10.8mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.226g 4.878g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.062g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.992g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.267mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.353mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.671mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.176mg 0.163mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.488mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.213mg 0.255mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.