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Melba toast vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Melba toast and Banana bread different?

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Banana bread.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Melba toast is 41% higher.
  • Melba toast contains 6 times more Zinc than Banana bread. While Melba toast contains 2.01mg of Zinc, Banana bread contains only 0.35mg.

Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine 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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
9
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1
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.7%
Contains more Zinc +474.3%
Contains more Copper +301.4%
Contains more Manganese +440.7%
Contains more Selenium +187.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.7%
Contains more Zinc +474.3%
Contains more Copper +301.4%
Contains more Manganese +440.7%
Contains more Selenium +187.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%

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
8
:
4
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
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%
Banana bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 6% 43% 47% 28% 17% 35% 25% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
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2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Protein +181.4%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Fats +228.1%
Contains more Water +472.5%
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
Banana bread
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +181.4%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Fats +228.1%
Contains more Water +472.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
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2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.1%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.1%

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 Banana bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 53.5g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 4.3g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 10.5g Banana bread
Carbs 76.6g 54.6g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 326kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Banana bread
Fiber 6.3g 1.1g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 21mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 1.4mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 14mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 58mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 134mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 302mg Banana bread
Zinc 2.01mg 0.35mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.072mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.209mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 12.1µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.172mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.2mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 1.446mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.268mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 124µg 33µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.053mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.15mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.182mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.327mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.18mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.094mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.218mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.209mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.113mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 2.237g Melba toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 3.13g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Banana bread
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
34%
Melba toast
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.792g)
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?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.