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

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Summary of differences between Bread sticks and Graham cracker

  • Bread sticks have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron, while Graham cracker have more Manganese, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Selenium 57% more than Graham cracker.
  • Bread sticks contain 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Graham cracker. While Bread sticks contain 0.589mg of Vitamin B1, Graham cracker contains only 0.265mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread sticks, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +495.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.17mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.96mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +78%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more WaterWater +79.9%
Contains more OtherOther +141%
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks Graham cracker
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 Bread sticks Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 412kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 12g 6.69g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 10.6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 65.4g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 68.4g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 32mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 22mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 124mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 4.28mg 3.78mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 24.85g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.188mg 0.17mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 121mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 713mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.01mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.557mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 37.5µg 6.3µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.265mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.317mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 4.439mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.42mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 2.2µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 162µg 91µg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.055g Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 5.9mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.633g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 2.509g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 5.388g 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
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Graham cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Bread sticks
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
60%
Graham cracker

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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.