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Melba toast vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Melba toast and Apple pie

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Melba toast is higher than in Apple pie.
  • Melba toast covers your daily need of Manganese 41% more than Apple pie.
  • Melba toast contains 31 times more Folate than Apple pie. While Melba toast contains 124µg of Folate, Apple pie contains only 4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Melba toast is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, melba toast, plain and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
9
:
1
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Calcium +745.5%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Magnesium +742.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +716.7%
Contains more Potassium +210.8%
Contains more Zinc +1156.3%
Contains more Copper +528.3%
Contains more Manganese +520.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +745.5%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Magnesium +742.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +716.7%
Contains more Potassium +210.8%
Contains more Zinc +1156.3%
Contains more Copper +528.3%
Contains more Manganese +520.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%

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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
9
:
3
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Apple pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Protein +536.8%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Fats +243.8%
Contains more Water +923.5%
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
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +536.8%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Fats +243.8%
Contains more Water +923.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +461.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.5%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +461.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 32.4g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 1.9g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 76.6g 34g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 237kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Apple pie
Fiber 6.3g 1.6g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 11mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 1.21mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 7mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 24mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 65mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 2.01mg 0.16mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.046mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.182mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.134mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.158mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 1.123mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.119mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.038mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 4µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.026mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.054mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.073mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.129mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.07mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.032mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.088mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.084mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.038mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 3.797g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 2.198g Apple pie

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Melba toast Apple pie
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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
34%
Melba toast
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.352g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 ($)

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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.