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Melba toast vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Melba toast and Pie crust

  • Melba toast has more Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Pie crust.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 38% more.
  • Melba toast contains 5 times more Zinc than Pie crust. Melba toast contains 2.01mg of Zinc, while Pie crust contains 0.4mg.
  • Melba toast contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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
10
:
0
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains more Calcium +52.5%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.9%
Contains more Potassium +215.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +402.5%
Contains more Copper +285.3%
Contains more Manganese +258.7%
Contains more Selenium +52%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Pie crust
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Contains more Calcium +52.5%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.9%
Contains more Potassium +215.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +402.5%
Contains more Copper +285.3%
Contains more Manganese +258.7%
Contains more Selenium +52%

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
:
0
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.392
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%
Pie crust
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.392

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
:
2
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +881.3%
Contains more Water +49%
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
Pie crust
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +881.3%
Contains more Water +49%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
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2
Pie crust
Pie crust
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2187.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.5%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Pie crust
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2187.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Pie crust Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 52.1g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 6.9g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 31.4g Pie crust
Carbs 76.6g 52.1g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Sugar 0.94g Pie crust
Fiber 6.3g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 61mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 2.22mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 15mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 86mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 64mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 753mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 0.4mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.075mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.315mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 22.9µg Melba toast
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.392mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.213mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 2.727mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.268mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.064mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 104µg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.08mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.184mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.255mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.476mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.133mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.121mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.339mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.146mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 7.974g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 3.968g Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Pie crust
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
26%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.529g)
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 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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.