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

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Differences between Potato bread and Melba toast

  • Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Melba toast is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
  • Potato bread has 4 times more Potassium than Melba toast. While Potato bread has 718mg of Potassium, Melba toast has only 202mg.

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

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

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.
Potato bread
Potato bread
8
:
3
Melba toast
Melba toast
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.43
Equal in Folate - 124
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.43
Equal in Folate - 124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato bread
Potato bread
3
:
2
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Water +557.8%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.1
Equal in Fats - 3.2
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
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
Contains more Water +557.8%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.1
Equal in Fats - 3.2

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
88%
Melba toast

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.