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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
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% |
