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Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared and Graham cracker

  • Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2 than Graham cracker.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Graham cracker is 39% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared. Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared has 4.235g of Saturated Fat, while Graham cracker has 1.633g.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared 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 22% 8.7% 13% 84% 75% 20% 43% 37% 17% 34%
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 CopperCopper +31.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +68%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +696.1%
~equal in Selenium ~6.3µg

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% 4.1% 3% 0% 64% 48% 32% 33% 8.1% 8.8% 16% 35% 5.5%
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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.265mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 16% 64% 14%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 63.9 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 1.4 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 +53.8%
Contains more WaterWater +301.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.965 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.259 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 +257.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 405kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 4.8g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 16.3g 10.6g Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Net carbs 61.8g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 63.9g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 31mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 29mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 149mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.25mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 36.61g 24.85g Graham cracker
Fiber 2.1g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.224mg 0.17mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Zinc 0.72mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 101mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 286mg 459mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Vitamin A 69IU 2IU Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.128mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 6.3µg
Vitamin B1 0.255mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.721mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.547mg 0.42mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Vitamin K 6.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 47µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Choline 10mg 5.9mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Saturated Fat 4.235g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 8.965g 2.509g Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Polyunsaturated fat 2.259g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Threonine 0.189mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Isoleucine 0.224mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Leucine 0.361mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Lysine 0.26mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Methionine 0.112mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Phenylalanine 0.241mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Valine 0.264mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Histidine 0.102mg Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared Graham cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
20%
Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.602g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared
Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172713/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.