Dough vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dough and melba toast different?
- Dough is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2; however, melba toast is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for dough is 25% higher.
- Dough contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than melba toast. While dough contains 0.427mg of vitamin B2, melba toast contains only 0.273mg.
Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +547.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.413mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 1.13mg | 24% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 6.3g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.289mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 196mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.273mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 34.8µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 2.01mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 76.6g | 8% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 390kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.693mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 4.113mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 1.282g | 3% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 3.7mg | 3% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 12.1g | 3% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 202mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8mg | 19.8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 3.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 0.782g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 0.94g | N/A |
| Sodium | 602mg | 598mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Folate | 123µg | 124µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 0.445g | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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
63%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.