Matzo vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between matzo and wheat
- Matzo has more vitamin B2; however, wheat is higher in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Wheat covers your daily need for manganese, 103% more than matzo.
- Matzo has 2 times more vitamin B2 than wheat . While matzo has 0.291mg of vitamin B2, wheat has only 0.121mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Wheat, durum.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +476% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +821.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +511.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +470.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +363.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +264.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +152.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.65mg | 3.012mg | 103% |
| Selenium | 36.9µg | 89.4µg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 508mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.553mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 4.16mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 144mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.419mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 6.738mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.121mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.935mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 431mg | 9% |
| Folate | 17µg | 43µg | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 13.68g | 7% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 3.52mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 71.13g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.978g | 3% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 339kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.419mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.4g | 2.47g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.454g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.344g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.322mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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168%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.