Melba toast vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melba toast and french rolls different?
- Melba toast is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, iron, zinc, and magnesium; however, french rolls are richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for melba toast is 25% higher.
- Melba toast contains 3 times more magnesium than french rolls. While melba toast contains 59mg of magnesium, french rolls contain only 20mg.
Crackers, melba toast, plain and Rolls, french 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 | +195% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.7% |
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 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
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:
8.6 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
34.8 g
Other:
2.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +582.4% |
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
0.962 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.834 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.8% |
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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| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.559mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.135mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 84mg | 16% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 27.9µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 3.2g | 12% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.71mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.523mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 50.2g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 8.6g | 7% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 277kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.452mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Folate | 124µg | 113µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 114mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 1.961g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.834g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 0.962g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 4.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 4.352mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 574mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 14.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 47g | N/A |
| Calcium | 93mg | 91mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 0.31g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.608mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.188mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls 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.