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Melba toast vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Melba toast and Biscuit?

  • Melba toast is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Manganese is 33% higher.
  • Melba toast has 4 times more Fiber than Biscuit. Melba toast has 6.3g of Fiber, while Biscuit has 1.5g.
  • Melba toast contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, melba toast, plain and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
8
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +227.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +198.9%
Contains more Selenium +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +152.7%
Equal in Sodium - 580
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +227.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +198.9%
Contains more Selenium +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +152.7%
Equal in Sodium - 580

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
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
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%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
2
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Fats +409.4%
Contains more Water +466.7%
Equal in Other - 3.2
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
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Fats +409.4%
Contains more Water +466.7%
Equal in Other - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
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2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.7%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 43.1g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 7g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 76.6g 44.6g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 353kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g 2.18g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 1.5g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 3.7mg 2.9mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 18mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 164mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 121mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 2.01mg 0.54mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.082mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.378mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 19.5µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.356mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 2.949mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.285mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.035mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 61µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.087mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.211mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.514mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.226mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.132mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.347mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.313mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.161mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 4.324g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.879g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.