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Graham cracker vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Graham cracker and Barbecue sauce

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin K in Graham cracker is higher than in Barbecue sauce.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Iron 39% more than Barbecue sauce.
  • Graham cracker contains 46 times more Folate than Barbecue sauce. While Graham cracker contains 91µg of Folate, Barbecue sauce contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +490.6%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Zinc +464.7%
Contains more Copper +136.1%
Contains more Manganese +708.7%
Contains more Selenium +384.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +490.6%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Zinc +464.7%
Contains more Copper +136.1%
Contains more Manganese +708.7%
Contains more Selenium +384.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +643.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Folate +4450%
Contains more Vitamin K +694.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +11100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +643.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Folate +4450%
Contains more Vitamin K +694.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +11100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +715.9%
Contains more Fats +1582.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Water +1513.9%
Contains more Other +84.9%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +715.9%
Contains more Fats +1582.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Water +1513.9%
Contains more Other +84.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5234.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5234.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +13202.9%
Contains more Sucrose +751.5%
Contains more Glucose +1476%
Contains more Fructose +1331.3%
65% 32%
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
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +13202.9%
Contains more Sucrose +751.5%
Contains more Glucose +1476%
Contains more Fructose +1331.3%

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 Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 39.87g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 0.82g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.63g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 40.77g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 172kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 0.35g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 24.85g 33.24g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 0.9g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 33mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.64mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 13mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 20mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 459mg 1027mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.072mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.126mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 1.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.8mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.023mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.056mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.597mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.164mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.075mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 2µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.8µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.082g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.101g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 0.08g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.021g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Barbecue sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Graham cracker
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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 ($)

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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