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Graham cracker vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between graham cracker and arrowroot

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, arrowroot is richer in folate and vitamin B6.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 62% more than graham cracker.
  • Arrowroot has 18 times less sodium than graham cracker. Graham cracker has 459mg of sodium, while arrowroot has 26mg.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1183.3%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +485.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +480%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2282%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62625%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5756.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Arrowroot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Graham cracker Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 91µg 338µg 62%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.174mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.092g 35%
Carbs 77.66g 13.39g 21%
Iron 3.78mg 2.22mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.059mg 20%
Sodium 459mg 26mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Calories 430kcal 65kcal 18%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.693mg 17%
Fats 10.6g 0.2g 16%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Phosphorus 185mg 98mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.143mg 10%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.7µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.266mg 8%
Potassium 170mg 454mg 8%
Fiber 3.4g 1.3g 8%
Saturated fat 1.633g 0.039g 7%
Calcium 77mg 6mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 0.004g 6%
Copper 0.17mg 0.121mg 5%
Protein 6.69g 4.24g 5%
Magnesium 40mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.292mg 3%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 0g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Arrowroot
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
32%
Graham cracker
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.