Melba toast vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Melba toast and Shortcake?
- Melba toast is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, yet Shortcake is richer in Calcium.
- Melba toast's daily need coverage for Manganese is 35% higher.
- Melba toast has 4 times more Zinc than Shortcake. Melba toast has 2.01mg of Zinc, while Shortcake has 0.48mg.
- Melba toast contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Crackers, melba toast, plain and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +318.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
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 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +134% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +343.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +456.9% |
~equal in
Other
~2.8g
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
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +673% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +183.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 390kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 12.1g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 3.2g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.3g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 76.6g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 93mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.54mg |
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| Sugar | 0.94g |
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| Fiber | 6.3g |
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| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 598mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 34.8µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 53µg |
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| Choline | 19.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.445g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.782g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.14mg |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.327g)
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 ($)