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Saltine cracker vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Saltine cracker and Matzo

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Matzo is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 57% higher.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~112mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.65mg

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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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 EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +629.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
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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 +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
~equal in Protein ~10g
~equal in Carbs ~83.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
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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 +11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.226g

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 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 Matzo Opinion
Calories 393kcal 395kcal Matzo
Protein 10.5g 10g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 1.4g Saltine cracker
Net carbs 79.6g 80.7g Matzo
Carbs 82.3g 83.7g Matzo
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 13mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 112mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 3.16mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 2.7g 3g Matzo
Copper 0.145mg 0.06mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.68mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 89mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.06mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 21.4µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.387mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.291mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.892mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.115mg Matzo
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.3µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 17µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 10.8mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.127g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.603g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.267mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.371mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.692mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.193mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.176mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.494mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.42mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.213mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 849mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.