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Wheat Bread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat Bread and Graham cracker different?

  • Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Fiber, while Graham cracker is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily need of Selenium 49% more than Graham cracker.
  • Wheat Bread contains 2 times more Calcium than Graham cracker. Wheat Bread contains 165mg of Calcium, while Graham cracker contains 77mg.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Sodium.

Bread, wheat, toasted and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +430.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +430.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
Equal in Phosphorus - 185

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156
Equal in Folate - 91
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156
Equal in Folate - 91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Water +614.7%
Contains more Other +66.9%
Contains more Fats +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Water +614.7%
Contains more Other +66.9%
Contains more Fats +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.3%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Bread Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 12.96g 6.69g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 55.77g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 313kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 6.42g 24.85g Wheat Bread
Fiber 4.7g 3.4g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 77mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 3.78mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 40mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 185mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 170mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.47mg 0.96mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.17mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 1.019mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 6.3µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.265mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.317mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 4.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.42mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 86µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 5.7µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.055g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 1.633g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Graham cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Wheat Bread
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.644g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.