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Graham cracker vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Graham cracker and Cheese crackers?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, yet Cheese crackers are higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 25% more.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times more Manganese than Cheese crackers. While Graham cracker has 1.019mg of Manganese, Cheese crackers have only 0.562mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Crackers, cheese, regular types 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 Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 156
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 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 156

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 K +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.338
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.17
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 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.338
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +114.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Equal in Water - 3.55
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +114.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Equal in Water - 3.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +246.7%
Contains more Fructose +167.6%
Contains more Starch +12.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +246.7%
Contains more Fructose +167.6%
Contains more Starch +12.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 57.12g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 10.6g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Carbs 77.66g 59.42g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 46.56g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.99g 0.37g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 3.4g 2.3g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 3.78mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 40mg 25mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 170mg 156mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 973mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.17mg 0.125mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.562mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 2IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 1.51mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 91µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 9.4µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.542g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 5.288g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 5.744g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Cheese crackers
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
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
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 - 3.655g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.