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Melba toast vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Melba toast and Muffin

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Melba toast is 48% higher.
  • Muffin has 6 times less Fiber than Melba toast. Melba toast has 6.3g of Fiber, while Muffin has 1.1g.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
9
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +490%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +443.2%
Contains more Copper +381.7%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +324.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +111.4%
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +490%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +443.2%
Contains more Copper +381.7%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +324.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%

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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4255.6%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4255.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Fats +402.2%
Contains more Water +389.4%
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Fats +402.2%
Contains more Water +389.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +516.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +532.1%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +516.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +532.1%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 51.9g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 4.49g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 76.6g 53g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 375kcal Melba toast
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0.94g 31.47g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 1.1g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 44mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 1.3mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 10mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 146mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 121mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 2.01mg 0.37mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.06mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.449mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 8.2µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.168mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.163mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 1.418mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.47mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.04mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 48µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0.9µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.066mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.181mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.224mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.421mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.199mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.115mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.277mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.257mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.128mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Melba toast
Trans Fat 0.2g Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 2.844g Melba toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Melba toast
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.399g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.