Melba toast vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melba toast and dough different?
- Melba toast is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and magnesium; however, dough is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for dough is 25% higher.
- Melba toast contains 3 times more fiber than dough. While melba toast contains 6.3g of fiber, dough contains only 2.2g.
Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
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 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.1% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +547.1% |
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
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.9% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.71mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.577mg | 24% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 2.2g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.152mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.427mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 28.6µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.04mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 51.88g | 8% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 272kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.455mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 4.817mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.855g | 3% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 3.91mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 10.75g | 3% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 2.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 0.362g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 598mg | 602mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Folate | 124µg | 123µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 0.529g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
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.