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English muffin vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Melba toast different?

  • Melba toast has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium than English muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Melba toast is 35% higher.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 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 -22.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more IronIron +315.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +124%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.5%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +235.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 WaterWater +725.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.1%
Contains more FatsFats +77.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Melba toast Opinion
Calories 235kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Protein 7.7g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 1.8g 3.2g Melba toast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 70.3g Melba toast
Carbs 46g 76.6g Melba toast
Magnesium 21mg 59mg Melba toast
Calcium 52mg 93mg Melba toast
Potassium 131mg 202mg Melba toast
Iron 0.89mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 6.3g Melba toast
Copper 0.129mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Zinc 0.7mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 133mg 196mg Melba toast
Sodium 464mg 598mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.357mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Folate 37µg 124µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.445g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.782g Melba toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.282g Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.242mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.553mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.241mg 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.139mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.353mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.17mg 0.261mg Melba toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
32%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
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 glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.