Pasta vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pasta and matzo
- Pasta has more folate and vitamin B12, while matzo has more iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for iron is 25% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +292.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1494.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.127g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 67% | |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 3.16mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 83.7g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.65mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 3.892mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.387mg | 15% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 395kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 64µg | 17µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.291mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 10g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 112mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.603g | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.213mg | 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
15%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins