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Melba toast vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Melba toast and Bread sticks

  • Melba toast is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Bread sticks are higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Melba toast covers your daily Manganese needs 25% more than Bread sticks.
  • Melba toast has 2 times more Zinc than Bread sticks. Melba toast has 2.01mg of Zinc, while Bread sticks have 0.88mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread sticks, 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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
8
:
2
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Calcium +322.7%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.9%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Equal in Selenium - 37.5
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +322.7%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.9%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Equal in Selenium - 37.5

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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
2
:
6
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%
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%
Bread sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
2
:
3
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Fats +196.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 12
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
Bread sticks
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Fats +196.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 65.4g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 12g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 9.5g Bread sticks
Carbs 76.6g 68.4g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 0.94g 1.26g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 3g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 22mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 59mg 32mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 121mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 124mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 713mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 0.88mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.188mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.557mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.54mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.073mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.139mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.338mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.458mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.835mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.214mg 0.212mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.59mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.516mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.258mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 1.41g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 3.568g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 3.628g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Bread sticks
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
34%
Melba toast
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.