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Cheese crackers vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese crackers and Graham cracker?

  • Cheese crackers are higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Graham cracker is higher in Manganese.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 25% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Graham cracker is lower.

We used Crackers, cheese, regular and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this article.

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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 Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Potassium - 170

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
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 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +114.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Equal in Water - 3.39
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 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 Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +114.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Equal in Water - 3.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +12.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +246.7%
Contains more Fructose +167.6%
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 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 Starch +12.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +246.7%
Contains more Fructose +167.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 10.93g 6.69g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 10.6g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 489kcal 430kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 46.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 4.53g 24.85g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 136mg 77mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 3.78mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 200mg 185mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 973mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.19mg 0.96mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.562mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 13.5µg 6.3µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 156IU 2IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 1.51mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.265mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.317mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 4.439mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.42mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.156mg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 91µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.542g 0.055g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 5.288g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 2.509g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 5.388g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 4.735g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.599g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
53%
Cheese crackers
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.655g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.