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Melba toast vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Melba toast and Tostada shells

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 59% more.
  • Melba toast contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Tostada shells. Melba toast contains 0.693mg of Vitamin B5, while Tostada shells contain 0.191mg.
  • Melba toast contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Tostada shells, corn.

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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
7
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +141.8%
Contains more Zinc +63.4%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +211.3%
Contains more Selenium +1481.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Sodium - 657
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +141.8%
Contains more Zinc +63.4%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +211.3%
Contains more Selenium +1481.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Sodium - 657

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
11
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%
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%
Tostada shells
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% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
4
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Protein +96.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Fats +630.6%
Equal in Other - 2.72
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
Tostada shells
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more Protein +96.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Fats +630.6%
Equal in Other - 2.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +822.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.3%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +822.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 58.63g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 6.15g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 76.6g 64.43g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 0.94g Tostada shells
Fiber 6.3g 5.8g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 76mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 1.53mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 196mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 202mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 598mg 657mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 1.23mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.148mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.363mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 2.2µg Melba toast
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.353mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.094mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 1.553mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.191mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 124µg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg Melba toast
Trans Fat 0.163g Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 7.011g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

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Melba toast Tostada shells
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
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.566g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.