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Coffeecake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coffeecake and graham cracker?

  • Coffeecake is richer in vitamin B12, yet graham cracker is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and folate.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 39% higher.
  • Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index than graham cracker.

We used Coffeecake, cheese and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this comparison.

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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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 PotassiumPotassium +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.5%
Contains more IronIron +490.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +492.4%

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +43.4%
Contains more WaterWater +849.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 +184.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Graham cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.64mg 3.78mg 39%
Manganese 0.172mg 1.019mg 37%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 5.388g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 4.439mg 23%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Saturated fat 5.391g 1.633g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.317mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.265mg 13%
Selenium 13.3µg 6.3µg 13%
Folate 39µg 91µg 13%
Copper 0.052mg 0.17mg 13%
Phosphorus 101mg 185mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 2.509g 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Carbs 44.3g 77.66g 11%
Fiber 1g 3.4g 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.156mg 8%
Fats 15.2g 10.6g 7%
Magnesium 15mg 40mg 6%
Calories 339kcal 430kcal 5%
Sodium 339mg 459mg 5%
Potassium 289mg 170mg 4%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.96mg 3%
Calcium 59mg 77mg 2%
Protein 7g 6.69g 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.42mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g 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
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.758g)
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?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.