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Melba toast vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Melba toast and Multigrain bread?

  • Melba toast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 47% higher.
  • Melba toast has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Multigrain bread. Melba toast has 0.273mg of Vitamin B2, while Multigrain bread has 0.142mg.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Sodium.

We used Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) types in this comparison.

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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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains more IronIron +36%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.307mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.85mg
~equal in Selenium ~35.8µg

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.394mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +516.9%

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.826g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Multigrain bread Opinion
Calories 390kcal 288kcal Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 3.2g 4.6g Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 70.3g 39.01g Melba toast
Carbs 76.6g 47.11g Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 93mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 202mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Iron 3.7mg 2.72mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g 6.94g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.289mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 2.01mg 1.85mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 598mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.4mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 34.8µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.243mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.142mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.365mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Folate 124µg 70µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg 28.8mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.445g 0.948g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 0.826g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 2.035g Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.135mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.294mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.351mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.604mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.214mg 0.15mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.421mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.432mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.215mg Melba toast
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Multigrain 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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.503g)
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.

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.