Tortilla vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between tortillas and melba toast
- Tortillas have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, calcium, fiber, and magnesium; however, melba toast is higher in iron.
- Tortillas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 34% more than melba toast.
- Melba toast contains 11 times less saturated fat than tortillas. Tortillas contain 4.878g of saturated fat, while melba toast contains 0.445g.
- The glycemic index of melba toast is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Crackers, melba toast, plain.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +44.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.7% |
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 | +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:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +205% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +491.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 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 | +291.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.413mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 196mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0.445g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.098mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 93mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 6.3g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 3.7mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 3.2g | 10% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 76.6g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 0.782g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 4.113mg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 12.1g | 5% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 34.8µg | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 390kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 598mg | 4% |
| Folate | 138µg | 124µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.289mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 1.282g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.273mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 2.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 0.94g | N/A |
| Choline | 20mg | 19.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.844mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
45%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
88%
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.