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Crackers, melba toast, wheat vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between crackers, melba toast, wheat and cheese crackers?

  • Crackers, melba toast, wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium, yet cheese crackers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Crackers, melba toast, wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% higher.
  • Crackers, melba toast, wheat has 3 times more fiber than cheese crackers. Crackers, melba toast, wheat has 7.4g of fiber, while cheese crackers have 2.3g.
  • Crackers, melba toast, wheat contains less saturated fat.

We used Crackers, melba toast, wheat and Crackers, cheese, regular types in this comparison.

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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 40% 13% 13% 169% 88% 41% 71% 109% 139% 300%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CopperCopper +112%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.2%
~equal in Potassium ~156mg
~equal in Iron ~4.88mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 106% 69% 95% 31% 24% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.472mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 76% 6% 3%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 76.4 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
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 ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +54.9%
Contains more FatsFats +888.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 30% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.91 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +955.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1008.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers, melba toast, wheat Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Crackers, melba toast, wheat Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Selenium 55µg 13.5µg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.91g 10.09g 61%
Fats 2.3g 22.74g 31%
Saturated fat 0.337g 5.288g 23%
Manganese 1.064mg 0.562mg 22%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Fiber 7.4g 2.3g 20%
Copper 0.265mg 0.125mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.544g 5.744g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.422mg 0.562mg 12%
Calcium 43mg 136mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 25mg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.083mg 6.113mg 6%
Calories 374kcal 489kcal 6%
Sodium 837mg 973mg 6%
Carbs 76.4g 59.42g 6%
Phosphorus 165mg 200mg 5%
Folate 132µg 152µg 5%
Iron 4.5mg 4.88mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.17mg 5%
Protein 12.9g 10.93g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.338mg 3%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.19mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.472mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 69g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Potassium 148mg 156mg 0%
Sugar 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.171mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.371mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.489mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.884mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.213mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.615mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.571mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers, melba toast, wheat Cheese crackers
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
33%
Crackers, melba toast, wheat
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Crackers, melba toast, wheat
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers, melba toast, wheat
Crackers, melba toast, wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers, melba toast, wheat
Crackers, melba toast, wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers, melba toast, wheat
Crackers, melba toast, wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers, melba toast, wheat
Crackers, melba toast, wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, melba toast, wheat
Crackers, melba toast, wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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, melba toast, wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174979/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.