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Candy bar vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candy bar and graham cracker

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium; however, graham cracker is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11757% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker has 5 times less copper than candy bar. Candy bar has 0.774mg of copper, while graham cracker has 0.17mg.
  • Graham cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +355.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +310.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22%
Contains more IronIron +289.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
~equal in Calcium ~77mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97976.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +131.7%
Contains more FatsFats +217.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.8%
Contains more WaterWater +111.9%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +566.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Graham cracker DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.156mg 11757%
Copper 0.774mg 0.17mg 67%
Fats 33.7g 10.6g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 2.509g 36%
Iron 0.97mg 3.78mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 5.388g 35%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.96mg 27%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.439mg 22%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Protein 15.5g 6.69g 18%
Phosphorus 308mg 185mg 18%
Magnesium 110mg 40mg 17%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.51mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.678g 1.633g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.265mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.317mg 14%
Sodium 156mg 459mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Manganese 1.243mg 1.019mg 10%
Carbs 47.4g 77.66g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.42mg 8%
Potassium 407mg 170mg 7%
Calories 522kcal 430kcal 5%
Folate 75µg 91µg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 5.9mg 4%
Selenium 4.7µg 6.3µg 3%
Fiber 4.1g 3.4g 3%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 74.26g N/A
Calcium 78mg 77mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.045g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.