Cheese crackers vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between cheese crackers and melba toast
- Cheese crackers have more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, melba toast has more selenium, manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for melba toast is 39% higher.
- Melba toast is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Crackers, cheese, regular 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 CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +409.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +944.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +610.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 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 | +634.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +687.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.09g | 1.282g | 59% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 34.8µg | 39% |
| Fats | 22.74g | 3.2g | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.562mg | 1.13mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 5.288g | 0.445g | 22% |
| Starch | 52.56g | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.125mg | 0.289mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 598mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 6.3g | 16% |
| Iron | 4.88mg | 3.7mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.113mg | 4.113mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.19mg | 0.43mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.562mg | 0.413mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.744g | 0.782g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 2.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9.4µg | 0.9µg | 7% |
| Folate | 152µg | 124µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.098mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 59.42g | 76.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.338mg | 0.273mg | 5% |
| Calories | 489kcal | 390kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.472mg | 0.693mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Protein | 10.93g | 12.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 19.8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.12g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.53g | 0.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.542g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.295mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.424mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.744mg | 0.844mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.194mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.49mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.245mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.715g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.25g | N/A |
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
49%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.