Graham cracker vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are graham cracker and angel food cake different?
- Graham cracker is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B6; however, angel food cake is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for graham cracker is 41% higher.
- Graham cracker contains 12 times more manganese than angel food cake. While graham cracker contains 1.019mg of manganese, angel food cake contains only 0.085mg.
- Graham cracker has less sodium.
Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +626.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1271.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1098.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +402.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +403.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1225% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +879.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
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
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3433.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1368.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.019mg | 0.085mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.78mg | 0.52mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 0.367g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 0.883mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 324mg | 20% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Fats | 10.6g | 0.8g | 15% |
| Folate | 91µg | 35µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.102mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 749mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.491mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.031mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.078mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 258kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.96mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.5g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 77.66g | 57.8g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.633g | 0.121g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.509g | 0.071g | 6% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 140mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.198mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 7.3µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.69g | 5.9g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 74.26g | 56.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.85g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
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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
32%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.