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Paratha vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Paratha and Matzo

  • Paratha has more Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, however, Matzo is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Paratha.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.2%
Contains more IronIron +96.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +419.7%

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.
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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.443mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +842.9%
Contains more WaterWater +679.1%
Contains more OtherOther +165%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2921.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Matzo
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 Paratha Matzo Opinion
Calories 326kcal 395kcal Matzo
Protein 6.36g 10g Matzo
Fats 13.2g 1.4g Paratha
Net carbs 35.75g 80.7g Matzo
Carbs 45.35g 83.7g Matzo
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Matzo
Magnesium 37mg 25mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 13mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 112mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 3.16mg Matzo
Sugar 4.15g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 9.6g 3g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.06mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.68mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 89mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.06mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.65mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.443mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.115mg Matzo
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.3µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 17µg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.034g Matzo
Choline 6.3mg 10.8mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 5.826g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 0.127g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.603g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Matzo
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
13%
Paratha
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.