Rice vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between rice and matzo
- Rice has more folate; however, matzo has more selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% more.
- Rice has 3 times more folate than matzo. Rice has 58µg of folate, while matzo has 17µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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 | +15% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +392% |
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 FolateFolate | +241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +414.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1491.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +693.4% |
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 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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 36.9µg | 53% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.16mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.291mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 83.7g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.387mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 3.892mg | 15% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 10g | 15% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 395kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 58µg | 17µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 3g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.603g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 10.8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.443mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
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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
12%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)