Melba toast vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between melba toast and yeast
- Melba toast has more selenium; however, yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 881% more than melba toast.
- Yeast contains 4 times less selenium than melba toast. Melba toast contains 34.8µg of selenium, while yeast contains 7.9µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.
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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 | +210% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +372.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +295% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2561% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1365.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +877.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1848.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1430.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1787.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.6% |
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:
40.44 g
Fats:
7.61 g
Carbs:
41.22 g
Water:
5.08 g
Other:
5.65 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
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Water
~5.08g
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
1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7441.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +451% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 10.99mg | 881% |
| Folate | 124µg | 2340µg | 554% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.273mg | 4mg | 287% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 13.5mg | 256% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.113mg | 40.2mg | 226% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 1.5mg | 108% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 26.9g | 82% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 637mg | 63% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 40.44g | 57% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 7.94mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 7.9µg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 0.312mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 51mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 955mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 2.17mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.289mg | 0.436mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 41.22g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.782g | 4.309g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.017g | 8% |
| Fats | 3.2g | 7.61g | 7% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.445g | 1.001g | 3% |
| Calories | 390kcal | 325kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.3g | 14.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 2.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 3.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 2.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0.91mg | 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%
566%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.556g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melba toast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.