Matzo vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Matzo and White Bread?
- Matzo is richer in Selenium, while White Bread is higher in Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 27% higher.
- Matzo is lower in Sugar.
We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +21.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1007.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +552.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.2% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +747% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +230% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +371.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 395kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 10g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 3.33g |
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| Net carbs | 80.7g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 83.7g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 3.16mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 10.8mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.127g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.116mg |
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| Threonine | 0.267mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.692mg |
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| Lysine | 0.193mg |
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| Methionine | 0.176mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg |
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| Valine | 0.42mg |
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| Histidine | 0.213mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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 ($)