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French bread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between French bread and Graham cracker

  • French bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Graham cracker has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus.
  • French bread covers your daily need of Selenium 43% more than Graham cracker.
  • French bread contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Graham cracker. While French bread contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B1, Graham cracker contains only 0.265mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 SeleniumSelenium +371.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%
~equal in Iron ~3.78mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.96mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2760%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 ProteinProtein +94.3%
Contains more WaterWater +508%
Contains more OtherOther +39.8%
Contains more FatsFats +395.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +549.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 319kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 13g 6.69g French bread
Fats 2.14g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 61.93g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 31mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 47mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 140mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.87mg 3.78mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 24.85g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.15mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.05mg 0.96mg French bread
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 126mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 720mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.573mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 29.7µg 6.3µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.265mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.317mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 4.439mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.42mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 0.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 140µg 91µg French bread
Trans Fat 0.055g French bread
Choline 17.5mg 5.9mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 1.633g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg French bread
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.131g)
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 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.
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.