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Coffeecake vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coffeecake and Melba toast

  • The amount of Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Fiber in Melba toast is higher than in Coffeecake.
  • Melba toast covers your daily need of Manganese 42% more than Coffeecake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coffeecake, cheese 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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
2
:
8
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Iron +478.1%
Contains more Magnesium +293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +240.7%
Contains more Copper +455.8%
Contains more Manganese +557%
Contains more Selenium +161.7%
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Calcium +57.6%
Contains more Iron +478.1%
Contains more Magnesium +293.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +240.7%
Contains more Copper +455.8%
Contains more Manganese +557%
Contains more Selenium +161.7%

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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
3
:
9
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Folate +217.9%
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Folate +217.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
2
:
3
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Water +531.4%
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +375%
Contains more Water +531.4%
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +130.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
2
:
1
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Melba toast Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 70.3g Melba toast
Protein 7g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 15.2g 3.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 44.3g 76.6g Melba toast
Calories 339kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 6.3g Melba toast
Calcium 59mg 93mg Melba toast
Iron 0.64mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Magnesium 15mg 59mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 101mg 196mg Melba toast
Potassium 289mg 202mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 598mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.59mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Copper 0.052mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.172mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 13.3µg 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 287IU 0IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 0µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Folate 39µg 124µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.26mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.568mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.401mg 0.28mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.361mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.186mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 5.391g 0.445g Melba toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 0.782g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 1.282g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.946g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.