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Cookie dough vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cookie dough and graham cracker

  • Cookie dough has less iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily iron needs 21% more than cookie dough.
  • The glycemic index of graham cracker is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
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 -35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +76.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.2%

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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 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 +78.3%
Contains more WaterWater +351.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 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 +319.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookie dough 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 Cookie dough Graham cracker DV% diff.
Iron 2.14mg 3.78mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 2.509g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 5.388g 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 4.439mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.751g 1.633g 14%
Folate 35µg 91µg 14%
Fats 18.9g 10.6g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.317mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Phosphorus 104mg 185mg 12%
Manganese 0.765mg 1.019mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.156mg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.11mg 0.17mg 7%
Sodium 294mg 459mg 7%
Carbs 59.1g 77.66g 6%
Selenium 9.1µg 6.3µg 5%
Calcium 31mg 77mg 5%
Fiber 2.5g 3.4g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.265mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 40mg 3%
Protein 5.4g 6.69g 3%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.96mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Potassium 147mg 170mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.42mg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Calories 424kcal 430kcal 0%
Net carbs 56.6g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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
Cookie dough 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
15%
Cookie dough
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.118g)
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?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.