Baking powder vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baking powder and melba toast different?
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, melba toast is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 578% higher.
- Baking powder contains 18 times more sodium than melba toast. While baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, melba toast contains only 598mg.
- Melba toast has a lower glycemic index (64) than baking powder (92).
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Crackers, melba toast, plain are the varieties used 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 more CalciumCalcium | +6218.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1017.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +910% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2790% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10172.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2143.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.5% |
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Water
~5.1g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 93mg | 578% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 598mg | 435% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 196mg | 285% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 3.7mg | 92% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 34.8µg | 63% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.13mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.413mg | 34% |
| Folate | 0µg | 124µg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.289mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.113mg | 26% |
| Protein | 0g | 12.1g | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 6.3g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.273mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 2.01mg | 18% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 390kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 76.6g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.693mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.282g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 202mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0g | 3.2g | 5% |
| Choline | 0mg | 19.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.782g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.445g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.94g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 10002mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Melba toast is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.