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Melba toast vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between melba toast and waffle?

  • Melba toast is higher in manganese, copper, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet waffle is higher in selenium and calcium.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for manganese is 38% more.
  • Melba toast has 5 times more copper than waffle. While melba toast has 0.289mg of copper, waffle has only 0.062mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in melba toast is lower.
  • The glycemic index of melba toast is lower.

We used Crackers, melba toast, plain and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27%
Contains more IronIron +60.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +174.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~190mg

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% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.8%
Contains more FatsFats +340.6%
Contains more WaterWater +723.5%
~equal in Other ~3.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 g
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.3%

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 Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Waffle DV% diff.
Manganese 1.13mg 0.265mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 6.785g 37%
Copper 0.289mg 0.062mg 25%
Fiber 6.3g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Selenium 34.8µg 46.2µg 21%
Folate 124µg 46µg 20%
Iron 3.7mg 2.31mg 17%
Fats 3.2g 14.1g 17%
Calcium 93mg 255mg 16%
Carbs 76.6g 32.9g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.263mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 2.073mg 13%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.68mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.445g 2.866g 11%
Magnesium 59mg 19mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Protein 12.1g 7.9g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.782g 3.521g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.347mg 6%
Calories 390kcal 291kcal 5%
Sodium 598mg 511mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.485mg 4%
Choline 19.8mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.056mg 3%
Phosphorus 196mg 190mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Potassium 202mg 159mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 70.3g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 0.94g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.342mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.844mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.214mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Melba toast
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.