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Pastry vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pastry and Melba toast?

  • 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 Saturated Fat in Melba toast is lower.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Crackers, melba toast, plain 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.
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
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%

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.
Pastry
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +59%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.413
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.273
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.113
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +59%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.413
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.273
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1090.6%
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Other +200%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more Fats +1090.6%
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Melba toast
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
30%
Pastry
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
88%
Melba toast

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?
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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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.