Graham cracker vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between graham cracker and American cheese?
- Graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, and vitamin B3, yet American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 97% higher.
- Graham cracker has 58 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. Graham cracker has 4.439mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Graham cracker contains less sodium.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index than graham cracker.
We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2385.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +246.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +220.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5740.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1037.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +513.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 77mg | 1045mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 1.633g | 18.057g | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 641mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 1671mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.019mg | 0.041mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.78mg | 0.63mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Fats | 10.6g | 31.79g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 0.076mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 1.286g | 27% |
| Carbs | 77.66g | 3.7g | 25% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 20.2µg | 25% |
| Protein | 6.69g | 18.13g | 23% |
| Folate | 91µg | 8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.015mg | 21% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.046mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.96mg | 2.49mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.509g | 8.236g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 2.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.054mg | 8% |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 36.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.234mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Calories | 430kcal | 371kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.26g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.85g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | 0.79g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1998.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +199.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1068.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +307.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +228.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
