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Melba toast vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Melba toast and Cheese crackers

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, however, Cheese crackers has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Melba toast is 39% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 3 times less Fiber than Melba toast. Melba toast has 6.3g of Fiber, while Cheese crackers have 2.3g.
  • Melba toast is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
7
:
3
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Magnesium +136%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +131.2%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +31.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains more Magnesium +136%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +131.2%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +31.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200

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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
9
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Folate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +944.4%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Folate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +944.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
:
2
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Fats +610.6%
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Protein - 10.93
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Fats +610.6%
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Protein - 10.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +687.1%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +687.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melba toast Cheese crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 57.12g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 10.93g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Carbs 76.6g 59.42g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 0.94g 4.53g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 2.3g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 3.7mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 59mg 25mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 202mg 156mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 973mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 1.19mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.125mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.562mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 13.5µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.472mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 124µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 0.9µg 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.129mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.295mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.424mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.744mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.214mg 0.194mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.49mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.478mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.245mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Melba toast
Trans Fat 0.542g Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 5.288g Melba toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 5.744g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Cheese crackers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
34%
Melba toast
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.