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Cracker vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Graham cracker

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 46% more.
  • Cracker has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Graham cracker. Cracker has 5.562g of Saturated Fat, while Graham cracker has 1.633g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.9%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.9%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
Equal in Selenium - 6.3

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 E +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.439
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.439
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42
Equal in Folate - 91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +149.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.69
Equal in Water - 3.39
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +149.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.69
Equal in Water - 3.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +228.3%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +241.4%
Equal in Starch - 46.56
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +228.3%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +241.4%
Equal in Starch - 46.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 59g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 6.64g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 26.43g 10.6g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 510kcal 430kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 46.56g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 8.18g 24.85g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 120mg 77mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 3.78mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 185mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 726mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.49mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 6.3µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.51mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.265mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.317mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 92µg 91µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 14.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.055g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 2.509g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 5.388g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 4.735g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.024g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.599g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.