Coconut vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coconut and graham cracker?
- Coconut is higher in copper, fiber, and manganese, yet graham cracker is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 140% more.
- Coconut has 3 times more fiber than graham cracker. While coconut has 9g of fiber, graham cracker has only 3.4g.
- The amount of saturated fat in graham cracker is lower.
- The glycemic index of coconut is lower.
We used Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +109.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +529.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +301.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1485% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +722% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +215.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1286.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +409.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
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 | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1372.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 1.633g | 128% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 10.6g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 5.388g | 33% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.17mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 4.439mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.317mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9g | 3.4g | 22% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 77.66g | 21% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 1.019mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 459mg | 19% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.265mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 3.78mg | 17% |
| Folate | 26µg | 91µg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 14.3µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 185mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.156mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 1.51mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 6.69g | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 430kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 2.509g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 5.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| 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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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
8%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.