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Graham cracker vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Graham cracker and Biscuit different?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Graham cracker is 28% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. While Graham cracker contains 0.156mg of Vitamin B6, Biscuit contains only 0.035mg.
  • Graham cracker has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +169.6%
Contains more Calcium +205.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +169.6%
Contains more Calcium +205.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%

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 B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Folate +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Folate +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +752.5%
Contains more Other +92.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +752.5%
Contains more Other +92.8%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.2%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 43.1g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 7g Biscuit
Fats 10.6g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 77.66g 44.6g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 353kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 3.78mg 2.9mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 164mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 121mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 580mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.54mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.082mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.378mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 2IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.31mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.949mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.285mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.035mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 61µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 1.633g 4.324g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 4.163g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Biscuit
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
35%
Graham cracker
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.691g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.