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Waffle vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Waffle and Melba toast?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Melba toast is higher in Manganese, Copper, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Manganese is 38% more.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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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%
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 CalciumCalcium +174.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~196mg

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.
Waffle
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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% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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% 0% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 FolateFolate +169.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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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
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 +340.6%
Contains more WaterWater +723.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.8%
~equal in Other ~3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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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
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 +350.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Melba toast
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 Waffle Melba toast Opinion
Calories 291kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Protein 7.9g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 14.1g 3.2g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 70.3g Melba toast
Carbs 32.9g 76.6g Melba toast
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Melba toast
Magnesium 19mg 59mg Melba toast
Calcium 255mg 93mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 202mg Melba toast
Iron 2.31mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Waffle
Fiber 6.3g Melba toast
Copper 0.062mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Zinc 0.68mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 190mg 196mg Melba toast
Sodium 511mg 598mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.265mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 46.2µg 34.8µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.273mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Folate 46µg 124µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.445g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.782g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.282g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.289mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.63mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.384mg 0.28mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.409mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.187mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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