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Melba toast vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Melba toast and Chocolate brownie

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate brownie has more Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Melba toast is 42% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 4 times less Folate than Melba toast. Melba toast has 124µg of Folate, while Chocolate brownie has 29µg.
  • Chocolate brownie is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +101.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%

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% 0% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
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 1% 50% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.094mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +809.4%
Contains more WaterWater +147.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1286.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +634.2%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 390kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 12.1g 6.2g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 70.3g 50.2g Melba toast
Carbs 76.6g 50.2g Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 53mg Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 57mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 176mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 1.84mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 6.3g Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 2.01mg 0.97mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 132mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.587mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 11.5µg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.141mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.19mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 0.982mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.328mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.094mg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 29µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 7.319g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.078mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.228mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.265mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.447mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.214mg 0.132mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.298mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.323mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.136mg Melba toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Chocolate brownie
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
32%
Melba toast
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.874g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.