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Vermicelli vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between vermicelli and matzo

  • Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, and choline, while matzo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 206% higher.
  • Matzo contains 16 times less choline than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 177mg of choline, while matzo contains 10.8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy 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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 +323.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3093.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +523.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3633.3%
Contains more IronIron +74.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.7%

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Matzo
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Matzo
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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 WaterWater +176.7%
Contains more OtherOther +830%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9900%
Contains more FatsFats +1300%
~equal in Carbs ~83.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Matzo
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +876.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1370.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Matzo
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Matzo DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.06mg 206%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.68mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.387mg 32%
Choline 177mg 10.8mg 30%
Manganese 0.65mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.892mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.291mg 22%
Protein 0.1g 10g 20%
Selenium 27µg 36.9µg 18%
Iron 1.81mg 3.16mg 17%
Phosphorus 20mg 89mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.115mg 9%
Magnesium 2mg 25mg 5%
Fiber 3.9g 3g 4%
Calcium 55mg 13mg 4%
Folate 0µg 17µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.603g 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0.3µg 3%
Calories 331kcal 395kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.06mg 3%
Potassium 3mg 112mg 3%
Fats 0.1g 1.4g 2%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.226g 1%
Carbs 82.32g 83.7g 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 80.7g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0.29g N/A
Sodium 4mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.127g 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.213mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.