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Crackers, cheese, whole grain vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crackers, cheese, whole grain and melba toast

  • Crackers, cheese, whole grain has more vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while melba toast has more vitamin B1 and copper.
  • Crackers, cheese, whole grain covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 21% more than melba toast.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, cheese, whole grain and Crackers, melba toast, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 19% 130% 77% 50% 113% 105% 0% 220%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
~equal in Potassium ~202mg
~equal in Iron ~3.7mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.01mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 22% 1.5% 72% 126% 96% 0% 47% 7.5% 9.8% 77% 7.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 16% 57% 14% 3%
Protein: 9.62 g
Fats: 16.03 g
Carbs: 57.29 g
Water: 14.26 g
Other: 2.8 g
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 FatsFats +400.9%
Contains more WaterWater +179.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.7%
~equal in Other ~3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 56% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.206 g
18% 31% 51%
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 +924.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers, cheese, whole grain Melba toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Crackers, cheese, whole grain Melba toast DV% diff.
Manganese 1.13mg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.545mg 0.273mg 21%
Fats 16.03g 3.2g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.015g 0.782g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.206g 0.445g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.206g 1.282g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.413mg 10%
Phosphorus 264mg 196mg 10%
Selenium 40.3µg 34.8µg 10%
Sodium 802mg 598mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.098mg 8%
Carbs 57.29g 76.6g 6%
Vitamin B3 5.13mg 4.113mg 6%
Copper 0.231mg 0.289mg 6%
Folate 103µg 124µg 5%
Protein 9.62g 12.1g 5%
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg 5%
Calcium 128mg 93mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.43mg 4%
Iron 3.46mg 3.7mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.9µg 0.9µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 1.84mg 2.01mg 2%
Magnesium 68mg 59mg 2%
Choline 14.5mg 19.8mg 1%
Calories 412kcal 390kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 50.89g 70.3g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Potassium 212mg 202mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.94g N/A
Fiber 6.4g 6.3g 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.342mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0%
Leucine 0.844mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.214mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers, cheese, whole grain Melba toast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Crackers, cheese, whole grain
32%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Crackers, cheese, whole grain
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.761g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers, cheese, whole grain
Crackers, cheese, whole grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, cheese, whole grain
Crackers, cheese, whole grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers, cheese, whole grain
Crackers, cheese, whole grain is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Crackers, cheese, whole grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174084/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.