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Matzo vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Matzo and Wafer

  • Matzo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 57% higher.
  • Matzo contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Wafer. Matzo contains 0.387mg of Vitamin B1, while Wafer contains 0.203mg.
  • Matzo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +547.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +671.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.696mg

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%
Wafer
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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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.266mg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +914.3%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
~equal in Water ~4.5g

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3730.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +588.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Wafer Opinion
Calories 395kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 10g 6.6g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 14.2g Wafer
Net carbs 80.7g 69.3g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 72.7g Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 13mg 31mg Wafer
Potassium 112mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 3.16mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 0.29g 37.43g Matzo
Fiber 3g 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.06mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 0.68mg 1.09mg Wafer
Phosphorus 89mg 132mg Wafer
Sodium 0mg 580mg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.65mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 36.9µg 5.7µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.203mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.266mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 2.858mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.381mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.051mg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 17µg 47µg Wafer
Choline 10.8mg 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 0.226g 4.241g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.096mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.22mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.261mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.447mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.176mg 0.105mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.308mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.323mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.128mg Matzo
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.