Potato vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and matzo different?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper; however, matzo is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for matzo is 66% higher.
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Crackers, matzo, plain are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +279.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9125% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +377.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +809.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1743% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +387.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1455.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +378.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1335.7% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 36.9µg | 66% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.16mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.387mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 83.7g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.291mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.65mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 3.892mg | 18% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 10g | 16% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 395kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.115mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 112mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.603g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.443mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 10.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
17%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
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 - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
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.