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Banana vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Banana and Graham cracker

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, while Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin K.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Iron 44% more than Banana.
  • Banana contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Graham cracker. While Banana contains 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, Graham cracker contains only 0.156mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Banana is lower.

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

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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 Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1440%
Contains more Iron +1353.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.9%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +277.4%
Contains more Selenium +530%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1440%
Contains more Iron +1353.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.9%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +277.4%
Contains more Selenium +530%

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.
Banana
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Contains more Vitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +355%
Contains more Vitamin K +2760%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +355%
Contains more Vitamin K +2760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2109.7%
Contains more Protein +513.8%
Contains more Fats +3112.1%
Contains more Carbs +240%
Contains more Other +100%
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +2109.7%
Contains more Protein +513.8%
Contains more Fats +3112.1%
Contains more Carbs +240%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7740.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7280.8%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7740.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7280.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +378.8%
Contains more Fructose +389.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +765.4%
Contains more Sucrose +854.8%
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +378.8%
Contains more Fructose +389.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +765.4%
Contains more Sucrose +854.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 1.09g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 0.33g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 22.84g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 89kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 5.38g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 4.85g 0.99g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 24.85g Banana
Fiber 2.6g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 5mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 0.26mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 27mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 22mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 358mg 170mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 459mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.078mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.27mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 1µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 64IU 2IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.156mg Banana
Folate 20µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 0.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 1.633g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 5.388g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Graham cracker
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
16%
Banana
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.