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Melba toast vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Melba toast and Irish soda bread

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Irish soda bread.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% more.
  • Melba toast contains 4 times more Zinc than Irish soda bread. Melba toast contains 2.01mg of Zinc, while Irish soda bread contains 0.57mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +56.3%
Contains more WaterWater +490.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melba toast Irish soda bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 390kcal 290kcal Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 6.6g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 5g Irish soda bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 70.3g 53.4g Melba toast
Carbs 76.6g 56g Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 23mg Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 81mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 3.7mg 2.69mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Irish soda bread
Fiber 6.3g 2.6g Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.13mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 0.57mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 114mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.355mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 16µg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.298mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.269mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 2.405mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.25mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.083mg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 47µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 1.111g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 1.999g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.072mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.201mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.234mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.436mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.219mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.138mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.3mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.283mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.159mg Melba toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Irish soda bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Melba toast
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/nutrients
  2. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.