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

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Important differences between Graham cracker and Banana bread

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, and Fiber, however, Banana bread has more Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Manganese is 35% more.
  • Graham cracker has 3 times more Phosphorus than Banana bread. Graham cracker has 185mg of Phosphorus, while Banana bread has 58mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.1%

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% 0.12% 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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.15mg

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% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.2%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +761.4%
~equal in Fats ~10.5g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.6%

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 Banana bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Banana bread Opinion
Calories 430kcal 326kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 4.3g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 10.5g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 74.26g 53.5g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 54.6g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 21mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 134mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.4mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Banana bread
Fiber 3.4g 1.1g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.072mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.35mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 58mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 2IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.209mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.172mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.2mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.446mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.268mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.15mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 33µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Banana bread
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.237g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.13g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg Banana bread
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread
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
Graham cracker Banana bread
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
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.