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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
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 CalciumCalcium +76.6%
Contains more IronIron +29.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.3%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~185mg

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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
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 AVitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +67%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.156mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +63.4%
Contains more FatsFats +114.5%
Contains more OtherOther +102.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.7%
~equal in Water ~3.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 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 +128.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +12.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +246.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +167.6%
~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.
Cheese crackers Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 489kcal 430kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 6.69g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 10.6g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 57.12g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 59.42g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 136mg 77mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 4.88mg 3.78mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 24.85g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.125mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.19mg 0.96mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 46.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 185mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 156IU 2IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 1.51mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 13.5µg 6.3µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 152µg 91µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g 0.055g Graham cracker
Choline 8.7mg 5.9mg Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 5.288g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 2.509g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 5.388g Cheese crackers
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
Fructose 0.37g 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.599g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 4.735g 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 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
49%
Cheese crackers
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
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.