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Matzo vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Matzo and Waffle

  • Matzo is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Waffle is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Waffle is 24% higher.
  • Matzo contains 2 times more Manganese than Waffle. Matzo contains 0.65mg of Manganese, while Waffle contains 0.265mg.
  • Matzo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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
4
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5
Waffle
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +145.3%
Contains more Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.5%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Copper - 0.062
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +145.3%
Contains more Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.5%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Copper - 0.062

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
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6
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
2
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3
Waffle
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +154.4%
Contains more Fats +907.1%
Contains more Water +876.7%
Contains more Other +416.7%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +154.4%
Contains more Fats +907.1%
Contains more Water +876.7%
Contains more Other +416.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
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2
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2672.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025.2%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2672.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Matzo Waffle
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 32.9g Matzo
Protein 10g 7.9g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 83.7g 32.9g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 291kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Waffle
Fiber 3g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 3.16mg 2.31mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 112mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 0mg 511mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.68mg
Copper 0.06mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.65mg 0.265mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.263mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 2.073mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.056mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.099mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.362mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.63mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.176mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.395mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.409mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.187mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 2.866g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.