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Melba toast vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Melba toast and Gingersnaps

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 54% more.
  • Melba toast contains 4 times more Zinc than Gingersnaps. Melba toast contains 2.01mg of Zinc, while Gingersnaps contain 0.55mg.
  • Melba toast contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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
5
:
5
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +265.5%
Contains more Selenium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +73%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.305
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +265.5%
Contains more Selenium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +73%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.305

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
4
:
4
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.293
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.098
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.293
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.098

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
2
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +116.1%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +206.3%
Equal in Carbs - 76.9
Equal in Water - 5.3
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +116.1%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +206.3%
Equal in Carbs - 76.9
Equal in Water - 5.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +586.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.372
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +586.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.372

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 Gingersnaps
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 12.1g 5.6g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.6g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 390kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 0.94g 19.92g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 2.2g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 77mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 59mg 49mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 83mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 598mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 2.01mg 0.55mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.13mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 34.8µg 5.1µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.2mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 3.235mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.38mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.098mg
Folate 124µg 87µg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.08mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.155mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.212mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.38mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.195mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.094mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.263mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.248mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.114mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 2.451g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 1.372g Gingersnaps

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Melba toast Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.006g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.