Melba toast vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between melba toast and focaccia
- Melba toast has more selenium, manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium, while focaccia has more vitamin E.
- Melba toast covers your daily need for selenium, 34% more than focaccia.
- Melba toast contains 4 times more fiber than focaccia. While melba toast contains 6.3g of fiber, focaccia contains only 1.8g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, melba toast, plain and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.
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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 | +195% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.9% |
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 | +12.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +582.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +230.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.3% |
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:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +800.2% |
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
0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +625.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 34.8µg | 15.9µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.364mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.091mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 1.8g | 18% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 35.82g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 5.67g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 128mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 8.77g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 1.42mg | 7% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 249kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 7.89g | 7% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 3.16mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.33mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 35mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 5.7µg | 4% |
| Folate | 124µg | 138µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 114mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 3.67mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 0.877g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.994g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.301mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 561mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.645mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 1.75g | N/A |
| 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% |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.432g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.