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Melba toast vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Melba toast and Pastry?

  • Melba toast is richer than Pastry in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 46% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pastry is lower.

We used Crackers, melba toast, plain and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types 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
:
1
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +830%
Contains more Iron +44.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +231.1%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Copper +153.5%
Contains more Manganese +131.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +830%
Contains more Iron +44.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +231.1%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Copper +153.5%
Contains more Manganese +131.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%

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
5
:
5
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +59%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1688.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
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%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +59%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1688.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +1090.6%
Contains more Water +66.7%
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
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +1090.6%
Contains more Water +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2661.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.7%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2661.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 43.6g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 7.3g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 76.6g 45.1g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.94g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 6.3g 1.5g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 10mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 2.56mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 16mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 60mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 61mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 2.01mg 0.53mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.114mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.488mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 24.2µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.398mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.021mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 78µg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.085mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.196mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.272mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.508mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.142mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.129mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.362mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.308mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.156mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 9.643g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.198g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.