Melba toast vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between melba toast and potato flour
- Melba toast has more selenium, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc, while potato flour has more vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Melba toast covers your daily need for selenium, 61% more than potato flour.
- Melba toast contains 11 times more sodium than potato flour. While melba toast contains 598mg of sodium, potato flour contains only 55mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, melba toast, plain and Potato flour.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +43.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +168.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3063.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +395.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +396% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +684.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +99.5% |
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:
6.9 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
83.1 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
3.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +841.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
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Carbs
~83.1g
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Other
~3.14g
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
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9675% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +754.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 34.8µg | 1.1µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.769mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.313mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 1.38mg | 29% |
| Folate | 124µg | 25µg | 25% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 1001mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 55mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.051mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.228mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.54mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.197mg | 10% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 6.9g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.15g | 8% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 39.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.474mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 168mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 0.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 3.507mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 0.008g | 2% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 357kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 5.9g | 2% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 83.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 77.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.166mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
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 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 ($)