Melba toast vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between melba toast and pancake
- Melba toast has more manganese, selenium, copper, iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and zinc, while pancake has more calcium.
- Melba toast covers your daily need for manganese, 40% more than pancake.
- Melba toast contains 6 times more copper than pancake. While melba toast contains 0.289mg of copper, pancake contains only 0.049mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, melba toast, plain and Pancakes, plain, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +489.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +465% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +226.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +203.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +937.3% |
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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
2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.447 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +216.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.2mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 14.9µg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.049mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 1.8mg | 24% |
| Folate | 124µg | 38µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 4.447g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.201mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 28.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 1.567mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 219mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.56mg | 13% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 6.4g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 9.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 2.122g | 8% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 227kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 439mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.405mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 159mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 2.474g | 4% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 202mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.281mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
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20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)