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

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Important differences between French toast and Graham cracker

  • French toast has more Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% more.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 CalciumCalcium +29.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +126.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +442%
~equal in Sodium ~459mg

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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1513.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.6%
~equal in Fats ~10.6g
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 +80.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 229kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 7.7g 6.69g French toast
Fats 10.8g 10.6g French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Net carbs 25g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 25g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 17mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 100mg 77mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.67mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g French toast
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.058mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.67mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 117mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 479mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 503IU 2IU French toast
Vitamin A 124µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.188mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 20.1µg 6.3µg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.317mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.42mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 43µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g French toast
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 2.723g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 2.509g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast
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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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
24%
French toast
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.