Melba toast vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between melba toast and tortillas
- Melba toast has more iron; however, tortillas are higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, calcium, fiber, and magnesium.
- Tortillas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 34% more than melba toast.
- Melba toast has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of melba toast is higher.
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.
| 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% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.13mg | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.823mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 346mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 4.878g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.312mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 244mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 9.8g | 14% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.63mg | 13% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 9.76g | 10% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 45.89g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 3.062g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 4.858mg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 9.76g | 5% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 310kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 512mg | 4% |
| Folate | 124µg | 138µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.266mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.992g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 0.289mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.92mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 2.44g | N/A |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.255mg | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.