Shortbread vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shortbread and Matzo different?
- Shortbread is higher in Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 56% higher.
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +495.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +3966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +376.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1100% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1772.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
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 | +5181.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1280.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 514kcal | 395kcal |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 10g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 1.4g |
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 80.7g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 83.7g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Potassium | 88mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 3.16mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 0.29g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.68mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 89mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.65mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 36.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.291mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 3.892mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.443mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 17µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg | 10.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 0.127g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.116mg |
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| Threonine | 0.267mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.692mg |
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| Lysine | 0.193mg |
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| Methionine | 0.176mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg |
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| Valine | 0.42mg |
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| Histidine | 0.213mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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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
30%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.