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Melba toast vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Melba toast and Tortilla

  • Melba toast has more Iron, however, Tortilla is higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Melba toast.
  • Melba toast has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more IronIron +40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.266mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.92mg
~equal in Selenium ~37µg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.289mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~20mg

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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.9%
Contains more FatsFats +205%
Contains more WaterWater +491.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48%

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +291.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Tortilla Opinion
Calories 390kcal 310kcal Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 9.76g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 9.76g Tortilla
Net carbs 70.3g 36.09g Melba toast
Carbs 76.6g 45.89g Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 93mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 202mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 3.7mg 2.63mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g 2.44g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.289mg 0.266mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 1.92mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 598mg 512mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.9µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 124µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 19.8mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.445g 4.878g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 3.062g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 0.992g Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.129mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.312mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.353mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.671mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.214mg 0.163mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.488mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.444mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.255mg Melba toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.433g)
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 minerals?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.