Matzo vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are matzo and watercress different?
- Matzo is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2, while watercress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 208% more than matzo.
- Matzo contains 41 times more selenium than watercress. Matzo contains 36.9µg of selenium, while watercress contains 0.9µg.
Crackers, matzo, plain and Watercress, raw types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1480% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +518.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +823.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1846% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +83233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +334.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6388.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2111.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1487.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1622.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 250µg | 208% |
| Selenium | 36.9µg | 0.9µg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 0.2mg | 37% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 1.29g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.09mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 11kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.244mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 2.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0.5g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 330mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.035g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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