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Cereal vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cereal and Graham cracker

  • Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Vitamin C, while Graham cracker has more Phosphorus.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 502% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
Cereal
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
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 +801.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +691.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +670%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
~equal in Selenium ~6.3µg

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.
Cereal
6
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 128% 168% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3737.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
3
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 CarbsCarbs +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.4%
Contains more FatsFats +881.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
1
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 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 -84.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1129.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1422%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
1
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +134.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +285.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +280.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 378kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.06g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 1.08g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Net carbs 85.45g 74.26g Cereal
Carbs 86.85g 77.66g Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 10mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 105mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 34.06mg 3.78mg Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 24.85g Cereal
Fiber 1.4g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.137mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 7.6mg 0.96mg Cereal
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 77mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 795mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2792IU 2IU Cereal
Vitamin A 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.79mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 6.3µg
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.265mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.317mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 4.439mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.156mg Cereal
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Cereal
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 0.26g 1.633g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Fructose 0.26g 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal 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
363%
Cereal
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. 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.

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