Melba toast vs. Raisin bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between melba toast and raisin bread?
- Melba toast is higher in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron, fiber, and magnesium, yet raisin bread is higher in vitamin B2.
- Melba toast's daily need coverage for manganese is 27% more.
- Melba toast has 3 times more zinc than raisin bread. While melba toast has 2.01mg of zinc, raisin bread has only 0.72mg.
- The amount of sodium in raisin bread is lower.
- The glycemic index of raisin bread is lower.
We used Crackers, melba toast, plain and Bread, raisin, enriched types in this article.
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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 | +126.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42% |
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 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.9% |
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:
7.9 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
52.3 g
Water:
33.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.8% |
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
1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.679 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.501mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 20µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 109mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.72mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 347mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.398mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.9mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.198mg | 10% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 7.9g | 8% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 52.3g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 26mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 4.3g | 8% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 274kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.387mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.339mg | 6% |
| Folate | 124µg | 106µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 3.466mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.679g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 2.294g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 1.081g | 3% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 227mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.636g)
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 ($)