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Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) and graham cracker different?

  • Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) is higher in copper; however, graham cracker is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for graham cracker is 32% higher.
  • Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than graham cracker. While cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) contains 4.722g of Saturated Fat, graham cracker contains only 1.633g.
  • Graham cracker has less saturated Fat.

Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 14% 16% 95% 87% 18% 42% 25% 37% 24%
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 +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.4%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.2%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg

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% 0.3% 2.8% 0% 23% 48% 15% 29% 14% 21% 18% 17% 7.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +978.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +295.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 68% 10%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 16.9 g
Carbs: 67.7 g
Water: 10.1 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 +59.4%
Contains more WaterWater +197.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 58% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.722 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.943 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 +272.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 421kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 4g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 16.9g 10.6g Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Net carbs 65.7g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 67.7g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 36mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 46mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 182mg 170mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Iron 2.53mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 44.8g 24.85g Graham cracker
Fiber 2g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.262mg 0.17mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Zinc 0.65mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 97mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 188mg 459mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Vitamin A 5IU 2IU Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.285mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 4.4µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.784mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.42mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Vitamin K 7µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 23µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Choline 13.6mg 5.9mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Saturated Fat 4.722g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 9.345g 2.509g Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.943g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.036mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Threonine 0.128mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Isoleucine 0.127mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Leucine 0.225mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Lysine 0.197mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Methionine 0.049mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Phenylalanine 0.142mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Valine 0.17mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Histidine 0.059mg Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
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, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) 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
15%
Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)
Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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 ($)
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, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172723/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.