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Chocolate vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chocolate and graham cracker

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and fiber; however, graham cracker is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 95% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 11 times less saturated fat than chocolate. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while graham cracker contains 1.633g.
  • The glycemic index of graham cracker is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 +265%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.8%
Contains more IronIron +112.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +504.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +512.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +195.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27%
Contains more WaterWater +249.5%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 +280.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +393.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +102.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Chocolate Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Graham cracker DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.17mg 95%
Saturated fat 18.519g 1.633g 77%
Iron 8.02mg 3.78mg 53%
Fats 31.28g 10.6g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 5.388g 29%
Magnesium 146mg 40mg 25%
Folate 91µg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 4.439mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.317mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.265mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Sodium 24mg 459mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 2.509g 18%
Manganese 1.419mg 1.019mg 17%
Fiber 7g 3.4g 14%
Potassium 559mg 170mg 11%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.96mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.156mg 9%
Calories 546kcal 430kcal 6%
Selenium 3µg 6.3µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.51mg 6%
Carbs 61.17g 77.66g 5%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 14.3µg 5%
Protein 4.88g 6.69g 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Phosphorus 206mg 185mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 77mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.42mg 2%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 24.85g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.