English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are english muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and melba toast different?
- English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, melba toast is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for melba toast is 22% higher.
- English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains 2 times more Calcium than melba toast. While english muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains 197mg of Calcium, melba toast contains only 93mg.
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.32 g
Fats:
2.02 g
Carbs:
52.65 g
Water:
32.97 g
Other:
2.04 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +546.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.533 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.478 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.921 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 | -16.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 270kcal | 390kcal |
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| Protein | 10.32g | 12.1g |
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| Fats | 2.02g | 3.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.85g | 70.3g |
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| Carbs | 52.65g | 76.6g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 197mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 129mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 4.65mg | 3.7mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 0.94g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 6.3g |
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.289mg |
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| Zinc | 1.4mg | 2.01mg |
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| Starch | 44.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 598mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.63mg | 1.13mg |
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| Selenium | 26.3µg | 34.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.99mg | 4.113mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.332mg | 0.693mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.9µg |
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| Folate | 119µg | 124µg |
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| Choline | 15.7mg | 19.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.533g | 0.445g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.478g | 0.782g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.921g | 1.282g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.389mg | 0.342mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.475mg | 0.462mg |
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| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.844mg |
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| Lysine | 0.529mg | 0.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.181mg | 0.214mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.491mg | 0.596mg |
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| Valine | 0.534mg | 0.52mg |
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| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.261mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.089g |
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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
35%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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.