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

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Differences between Melba toast and Potato bread

  • Melba toast is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
  • Melba toast has 4 times more Manganese than Potato bread. While Melba toast has 1.13mg of Manganese, Potato bread has only 0.253mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread, potato.

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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
6
:
4
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Copper +207.4%
Contains more Manganese +346.6%
Contains more Selenium +266.3%
Contains more Calcium +102.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Potato bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Copper +207.4%
Contains more Manganese +346.6%
Contains more Selenium +266.3%
Contains more Calcium +102.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%

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
3
:
8
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.47
Equal in Folate - 126
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%
Potato bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.47
Equal in Folate - 126

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
2
:
3
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Water +557.8%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 12.5
Equal in Fats - 3.13
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
Potato bread
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Water +557.8%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 12.5
Equal in Fats - 3.13

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 40.77g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.2g 3.13g Melba toast
Carbs 76.6g 47.07g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 266kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g 9.38g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 6.3g
Calcium 93mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 3.7mg 2.25mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 28mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 202mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 598mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 2.01mg 1.44mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.094mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.253mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 9.5µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.188mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.106mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 1.25mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 124µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.081mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.224mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.268mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.44mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.214mg 0.112mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.285mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.305mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.143mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 0g Melba toast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 0g Melba toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Potato 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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
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?
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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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.