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Yogurt vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yogurt and Matzo

  • Yogurt has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Matzo is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 49% more than Yogurt.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
3
:
7
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +746.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +4414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +252.9%
Contains more Manganese +7122.2%
Contains more Selenium +280.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +746.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +4414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +252.9%
Contains more Manganese +7122.2%
Contains more Selenium +280.4%

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.
Yogurt
2
:
8
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1771.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1771.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
3
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2
Matzo
Contains more Water +1879.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +259%
Contains more Carbs +2225%
Equal in Protein - 10
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 Water +1879.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +259%
Contains more Carbs +2225%
Equal in Protein - 10

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
1
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2
Matzo
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4925%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 10.19g 10g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 1.4g Matzo
Carbs 3.6g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 59kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 3.24g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 0g 3g Matzo
Calcium 110mg 13mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 135mg 89mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 112mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.52mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.017mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.009mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 9.7µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 7µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.006g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0.226g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.127g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.603g Matzo
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Yogurt
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.