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Graham cracker vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Graham cracker and Waffle

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 73% more than Graham cracker.
  • Waffle has 4 times less Manganese than Graham cracker. Graham cracker has 1.019mg of Manganese, while Waffle has 0.265mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +174.2%
Contains more Manganese +284.5%
Contains more Calcium +231.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
Equal in Potassium - 159
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +174.2%
Contains more Manganese +284.5%
Contains more Calcium +231.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
Equal in Potassium - 159

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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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.6%
Contains more Folate +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.263
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.347
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.6%
Contains more Folate +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.263
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.347

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +136%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +1138.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Carbs +136%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +1138.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 32.9g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 10.6g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 77.66g 32.9g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 291kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Waffle
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 3.78mg 2.31mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 19mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 170mg 159mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 511mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.68mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.062mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 2IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.263mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.073mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.056mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 46µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Waffle
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.866g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 6.785g Waffle
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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Graham cracker Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.