Melba toast vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melba toast and doughnuts different?
- Melba toast is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, fiber, iron, zinc, and magnesium, while doughnuts are higher in vitamin E and phosphorus.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 53% more than melba toast.
- Melba toast contains 4 times more zinc than doughnuts. Melba toast contains 2.01mg of zinc, while doughnuts contain 0.5mg.
- Melba toast is lower in saturated fat.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index (75) than melba toast (64).
Crackers, melba toast, plain and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +247.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +302% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +244.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +362.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +988.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.4% |
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:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +679.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +308.2% |
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
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +992.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.4% |
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 | 11.105g | 48% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 10.1µg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.333mg | 35% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 24.93g | 33% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.09mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 8.544g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 3.915g | 18% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 1.7g | 18% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.53mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.5mg | 14% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 5.31g | 14% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 47.06g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 1.99mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 260mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 2.91mg | 8% |
| Folate | 124µg | 92µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 9.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.377mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 477mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 37.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 434kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.301mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 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 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 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%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
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.