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Apple pie vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and Melba toast

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Melba toast is higher than in Apple pie.
  • Melba toast covers your daily need of Manganese 41% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Melba toast. While Apple pie contains 3.797g of Saturated Fat, Melba toast contains only 0.445g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +742.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +745.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.8%
Contains more IronIron +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +528.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1156.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +716.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +520.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +243.8%
Contains more WaterWater +923.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +536.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.3%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +461.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple pie Melba toast
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Melba toast Opinion
Calories 237kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Protein 1.9g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 11g 3.2g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 70.3g Melba toast
Carbs 34g 76.6g Melba toast
Magnesium 7mg 59mg Melba toast
Calcium 11mg 93mg Melba toast
Potassium 65mg 202mg Melba toast
Iron 1.21mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 6.3g Melba toast
Copper 0.046mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Zinc 0.16mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 24mg 196mg Melba toast
Sodium 266mg 598mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.182mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Folate 4µg 124µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.445g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.782g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.282g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.054mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.129mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.07mg 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.032mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.084mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.038mg 0.261mg Melba toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Melba toast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
32%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.352g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.