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Matzo vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Matzo and Tostada shells different?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 63% higher.
  • Matzo contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. While Matzo contains 0.291mg of Vitamin B2, Tostada shells contain only 0.094mg.
  • Matzo has less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, matzo, plain and Tostada shells, corn are the varieties used 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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1577.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.1%

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1570%
Contains more OtherOther +353.3%

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
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5582.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1274%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 395kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 10g 6.15g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 80.7g 58.63g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 64.43g Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 13mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 112mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 3.16mg 1.53mg Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Tostada shells
Fiber 3g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.68mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 89mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 0mg 657mg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.363mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 2.2µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.353mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.094mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.553mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.191mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Folate 17µg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.163g Matzo
Choline 10.8mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 7.011g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Tostada 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
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.