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Coca-Cola vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coca-Cola and graham cracker

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, copper, and fiber in graham cracker is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need for iron, 46% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The amount of sodium in Coca-Cola is lower.
  • Coca-Cola has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Coca-Cola is 63, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8400%
Contains more IronIron +3336.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16900%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1750%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6200%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 WaterWater +2564%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9457.1%
Contains more FatsFats +52900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +712.3%
Contains more OtherOther +4050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Graham cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.11mg 3.78mg 46%
Manganese 0.002mg 1.019mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.388g 36%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.439mg 28%
Phosphorus 10mg 185mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.317mg 24%
Carbs 9.56g 77.66g 23%
Folate 0µg 91µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.265mg 22%
Sodium 4mg 459mg 20%
Calories 37kcal 430kcal 20%
Copper 0.001mg 0.17mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Fats 0.02g 10.6g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Protein 0.07g 6.69g 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.156mg 12%
Selenium 0.1µg 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg 10%
Magnesium 0mg 40mg 10%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.96mg 9%
Calcium 2mg 77mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.42mg 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.633g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.509g 6%
Potassium 2mg 170mg 5%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Choline 0.3mg 5.9mg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 9.56g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.