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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 selenium and vitamin A.
  • 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.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than banana bread.

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% 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% 35% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.209mg 35%
Iron 3.78mg 1.4mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.446mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Phosphorus 185mg 58mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.13g 15%
Folate 91µg 33µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Copper 0.17mg 0.072mg 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 12.1µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Fiber 3.4g 1.1g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.172mg 8%
Carbs 77.66g 54.6g 8%
Sodium 459mg 302mg 7%
Calcium 77mg 21mg 6%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.35mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 14mg 6%
Calories 430kcal 326kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 4.48g 5%
Protein 6.69g 4.3g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Saturated fat 1.633g 2.237g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.268mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Potassium 170mg 134mg 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Fats 10.6g 10.5g 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 53.5g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.15mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g 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 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
19%
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.