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Melba toast vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Melba toast and Bread crumbs different?

  • Melba toast is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Bread crumbs are richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Bread crumbs is 46% higher.
  • Melba toast has less Sodium.

Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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.
Contains more Magnesium +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Contains more Calcium +96.8%
Contains more Iron +30.5%
Equal in Potassium - 196
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Contains more Magnesium +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Contains more Calcium +96.8%
Contains more Iron +30.5%
Equal in Potassium - 196

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
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%
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% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Equal in Carbs - 71.98
Equal in Other - 2.86
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Equal in Carbs - 71.98
Equal in Other - 2.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Bread crumbs Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 67.48g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 3.2g 5.3g Bread crumbs
Carbs 76.6g 71.98g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 395kcal Bread crumbs
Starch 59.66g Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g Bread crumbs
Sugar 0.94g 6.2g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 4.5g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Iron 3.7mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 59mg 43mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 165mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 196mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 732mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 1.45mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.255mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.919mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 25.2µg Melba toast
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.08mg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.552mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Folate 124µg 107µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 0.9µg 6.6µg Bread crumbs
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.342mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.844mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.28mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.214mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.52mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.261mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 0.445g 1.203g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 1.023g Bread crumbs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 2.06g Bread crumbs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Bread crumbs
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
55%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.