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Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Matzo

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin E , yet Matzo is higher in Selenium.
  • Matzo covers your daily Selenium needs 48% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) 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 Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +258.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Manganese - 0.65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +258.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Manganese - 0.65

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.
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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +517.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Equal in Protein - 10
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +517.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Equal in Protein - 10

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Matzo
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 9.46g 10g Matzo
Fats 8.64g 1.4g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 418kcal 395kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 2.8g 3g Matzo
Calcium 19mg 13mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 3.16mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 102mg 89mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 112mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.69mg 0.68mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.06mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.65mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.06mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.387mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.291mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.892mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.443mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 134µg 17µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.116mg
Threonine 0.268mg 0.267mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.652mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.172mg 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.147mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.399mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.197mg 0.213mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.167g Matzo
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.127g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.603g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 941mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.