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Saltine cracker vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Melba toast?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Melba toast is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Melba toast. While Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, Melba toast has only 0.273mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Melba toast is lower.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Crackers, melba toast, plain types 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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
1
:
9
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Calcium +322.7%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +113.8%
Contains more Copper +99.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.6%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Calcium +322.7%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +113.8%
Contains more Copper +99.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.6%

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
4
:
3
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Equal in Folate - 124
Saltine cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Equal in Folate - 124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
1
:
4
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +50%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Carbs - 76.6
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
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
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +50%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Carbs - 76.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
1
:
2
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.2%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Melba toast Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 70.3g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 1.6g 3.2g Melba toast
Carbs 82.3g 76.6g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 390kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0.94g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 6.3g Melba toast
Calcium 22mg 93mg Melba toast
Iron 7.72mg 3.7mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 59mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 113mg 196mg Melba toast
Potassium 115mg 202mg Melba toast
Sodium 849mg 598mg Melba toast
Zinc 0.94mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Copper 0.145mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.637mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 21.4µg 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.413mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.273mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.113mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 124µg
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.287mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.716mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.29mg 0.28mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.439mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.224mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.445g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.782g Melba toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.282g Melba toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Melba toast
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
44%
Saltine cracker
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Melba toast
Melba toast is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
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 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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.