Melba toast vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melba toast and English muffins different?
- Melba toast has more iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, zinc, vitamin B2, and magnesium than English muffins.
- Daily need coverage for iron for melba toast is 35% higher.
- Melba toast contains 3 times more folate than English muffins. While melba toast contains 124µg of folate, English muffins contain only 37µg.
- Melba toast has a lower glycemic index (64) than English muffins (77).
Crackers, melba toast, plain and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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 | +181% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +315.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
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 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +725.5% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.8% |
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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| Selenium | 34.8µg | 63% | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 0.89mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.357mg | 34% |
| Folate | 124µg | 37µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.181mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.129mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 1.566mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 2.7g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.7mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 46g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.154mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 133mg | 9% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 7.7g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 464mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.446mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.043mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 93mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.888g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 3.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.186g)
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 ($)