Potato bread vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potato bread and melba toast
- Potato bread is higher in phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, melba toast is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Melba toast's daily need coverage for selenium is 46% higher.
- Potato bread has 4 times more potassium than melba toast. While potato bread has 718mg of potassium, melba toast has only 202mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato and Crackers, melba toast, plain.
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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 | +102.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +346.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +557.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.7% |
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Protein
~12.1g
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Fats
~3.2g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.5µg | 34.8µg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.253mg | 1.13mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 369mg | 196mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.289mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.413mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 3.7mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 4.113mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 202mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.273mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 47.07g | 76.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.098mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 93mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 598mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.282g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 390kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.44mg | 2.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 0.693mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.445g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.782g | 2% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 12.1g | 1% |
| Folate | 126µg | 124µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 3.13g | 3.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.77g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 0.94g | N/A |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 6.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 19.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.844mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.311mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.143mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)