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

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Summary of differences between Graham cracker and Bread sticks

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Bread sticks has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Selenium 57% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Bread sticks. While Graham cracker contains 14.3µg of Vitamin K, Bread sticks contain only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Bread sticks, plain.

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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 +250%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +495.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.88
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 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +495.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.88

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +78%
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 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +78%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Protein +79.4%
Contains more Water +79.9%
Contains more Other +141%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Protein +79.4%
Contains more Water +79.9%
Contains more Other +141%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.2%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.2%

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 Bread sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 65.4g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 10.6g 9.5g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 68.4g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 412kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 3.4g 3g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 22mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 40mg 32mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 121mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 124mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 713mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.88mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 1.019mg 0.557mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 1.01mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.073mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2.2µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.055g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.633g 1.41g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 3.568g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.628g 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 Bread sticks
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
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.