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Gingerbread vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Melba toast?

  • Gingerbread has less Selenium, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Melba toast.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Crackers, melba toast, plain types in this comparison.

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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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
3
:
7
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Calcium +31%
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +113.5%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Calcium +31%
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +113.5%

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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
4
:
8
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +275.8%
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +275.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
3
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Fats +412.5%
Contains more Water +449%
Contains more Protein +210.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Other +20%
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more Fats +412.5%
Contains more Water +449%
Contains more Protein +210.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
1
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Melba toast Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 70.3g Melba toast
Protein 3.9g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 16.4g 3.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 76.6g Melba toast
Calories 356kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Gingerbread
Fiber 6.3g Melba toast
Calcium 71mg 93mg Melba toast
Iron 2.88mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Magnesium 70mg 59mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 196mg Melba toast
Potassium 439mg 202mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 598mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Copper 0.195mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.683mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 16.3µg 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.098mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 124µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.124mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.279mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.131mg 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.08mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.173mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.087mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.445g Melba toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.782g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.282g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Melba toast
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
18%
Gingerbread
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.