Italian bread vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Italian bread and Melba toast
- Italian bread has more Folate, while Melba toast has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
- Melba toast covers your daily need of Manganese 29% more than Italian bread.
- Italian bread contains 2 times more Folate than Melba toast. While Italian bread contains 191µg of Folate, Melba toast contains only 124µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, italian 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +600% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~3.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 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 | -100% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.782g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.282g
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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| Calories | 271kcal | 390kcal |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 12.1g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 3.2g |
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 70.3g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 76.6g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 3.7mg |
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| Sugar | 3.17g | 0.94g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 6.3g |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.289mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 598mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 1.13mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 34.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 4.113mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.693mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 124µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 19.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.445g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 0.782g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 1.282g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.342mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.462mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.844mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.214mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.596mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.52mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.261mg |
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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
36%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.