Popovers vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Popovers and Melba toast different?
- Popovers are higher in Folate, however, Melba toast is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Melba toast is 17% higher.
- Popovers contain 2 times more Sodium than Melba toast. While Popovers contain 906mg of Sodium, Melba toast contains only 598mg.
Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Crackers, melba toast, plain are the varieties used 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 | +136% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.4 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
71 g
Water:
11.7 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
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Carbs
~76.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.823 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +153.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 390kcal |
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| Protein | 10.4g | 12.1g |
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| Fats | 4.3g | 3.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 71g | 70.3g |
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| Carbs | 71g | 76.6g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 100mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 2.97mg | 3.7mg |
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| Sugar | 0.94g |
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| Fiber | 6.3g |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.289mg |
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| Zinc | 0.88mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 906mg | 598mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.741mg | 1.13mg |
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| Selenium | 37.6µg | 34.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.147mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.378mg | 4.113mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.48mg | 0.693mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg |
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| Folate | 145µg | 124µg |
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| Choline | 19.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.983g | 0.445g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.984g | 0.782g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.823g | 1.282g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.123mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.342mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.462mg |
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| Leucine | 0.747mg | 0.844mg |
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| Lysine | 0.249mg | 0.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.214mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.517mg | 0.596mg |
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| Valine | 0.458mg | 0.52mg |
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| Histidine | 0.229mg | 0.261mg |
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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
28%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.538g)
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 ($)