Melba toast vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melba toast and chocolate chip cookie different?
- Melba toast is richer in selenium, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, while chocolate chip cookie is higher in vitamin A.
- Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 68% more than melba toast.
- Melba toast contains 4 times more folate than chocolate chip cookie. Melba toast contains 124µg of folate, while chocolate chip cookie contains 33µg.
- Melba toast is lower in saturated fat.
- Melba toast has a higher glycemic index (64) than chocolate chip cookie (50).
Crackers, melba toast, plain and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types were 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 | +144.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +787.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.541 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +953.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 14.071g | 62% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 11.2µg | 43% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 28.4g | 39% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 70mg | 23% |
| Folate | 124µg | 33µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 4.541g | 22% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.663mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.184mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 8.241g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 1.365mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.48mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 139µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 100mg | 14% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 5.7g | 13% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 341mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.386mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.94mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.259mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.177mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 58.2g | 6% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 488kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 202mg | 221mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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
32%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)