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Matzo vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between matzo and turkey meat

  • Matzo has more vitamin B1, manganese, and iron; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and choline.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 43% more than matzo.
  • Matzo has 46 times more manganese than turkey meat. While matzo has 0.65mg of manganese, turkey meat has only 0.014mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more IronIron +189.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4542.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.6%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +709.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139400%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.5%
Contains more FatsFats +427.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1377.2%

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% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1984.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.616mg 39%
Protein 10g 28.55g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 9.573mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.045mg 29%
Manganese 0.65mg 0.014mg 28%
Carbs 83.7g 0.06g 28%
Iron 3.16mg 1.09mg 26%
Phosphorus 89mg 223mg 19%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.48mg 16%
Choline 10.8mg 87.4mg 14%
Selenium 36.9µg 29.8µg 13%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 2.119g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.948mg 10%
Calories 395kcal 189kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.226g 2.155g 9%
Fats 1.4g 7.39g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.127g 2.647g 6%
Sodium 0mg 103mg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.093mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 239mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Folate 17µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.281mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 80.7g 0.06g N/A
Calcium 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.