Graham cracker vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Graham cracker and Carrot cake
- Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Carrot cake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Graham cracker covers your daily Iron needs 25% more than Carrot cake.
- Carrot cake contains 5 times less Magnesium than Graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 40mg of Magnesium, while Carrot cake contains 8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.
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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.
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Iron
+110%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Sodium
-19%
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Zinc
+380%
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Copper
+240%
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Manganese
+93%
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Calcium
+123.4%
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Phosphorus
+33.5%
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Selenium
+136.5%
Equal in Potassium - 169
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Iron
+110%
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Magnesium
+400%
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-19%
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Zinc
+380%
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Copper
+240%
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Manganese
+93%
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Calcium
+123.4%
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Phosphorus
+33.5%
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Selenium
+136.5%
Equal in Potassium - 169
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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Vitamin B2
+86.5%
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Vitamin B3
+101.3%
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Vitamin B5
+42.9%
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Vitamin B6
+97.5%
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Folate
+35.8%
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Vitamin A
+96400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
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Vitamin B2
+86.5%
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Vitamin B3
+101.3%
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Vitamin B5
+42.9%
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Vitamin B6
+97.5%
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Folate
+35.8%
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Vitamin A
+96400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+31.2%
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+38.6%
Equal in Fats - 9.8
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
Equal in Water - 3.6
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6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
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1.66 g
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5.1 g
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9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
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3.6 g
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2.3 g
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Protein
+31.2%
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+38.6%
Equal in Fats - 9.8
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
Equal in Water - 3.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+45.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+60.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.472
Saturated Fat:
1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.388 g
Saturated Fat:
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.702 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+45.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+60.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.472
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 74.26g | 79.2g |
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| Protein | 6.69g | 5.1g |
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| Fats | 10.6g | 9.8g |
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| Carbs | 77.66g | 79.2g |
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| Calories | 430kcal | 415kcal |
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| Starch | 46.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.99g |
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| Sugar | 24.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 172mg |
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| Iron | 3.78mg | 1.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 247mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 169mg |
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| Sodium | 459mg | 567mg |
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| Zinc | 0.96mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 1.019mg | 0.528mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 1930IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.51mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.265mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 2.205mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.079mg |
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| Folate | 91µg | 67µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.633g | 1.472g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.509g | 4.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 3.702g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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.