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Graham cracker vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Graham cracker and Basil?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 334% more.
  • Graham cracker has 115 times more Sodium than Basil. While Graham cracker has 459mg of Sodium, Basil has only 4mg.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Basil, fresh types 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 Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains more Calcium +129.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.7%
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 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains more Calcium +129.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Contains more Manganese +12.7%

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin E +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +679.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Folate +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.155
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 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +679.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Folate +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.4%
Contains more Fats +1556.3%
Contains more Carbs +2830.6%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Contains more Water +2615.6%
Equal in Other - 1.5
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +112.4%
Contains more Fats +1556.3%
Contains more Carbs +2830.6%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Contains more Water +2615.6%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2751.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1285.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2751.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1285.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +5100%
Contains more Fructose +4850%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +5100%
Contains more Fructose +4850%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Basil Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 1.05g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 3.15g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.64g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 2.65g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 23kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.02g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 3.4g 1.6g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 177mg Basil
Iron 3.78mg 3.17mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 185mg 56mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 459mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.96mg 0.81mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 1.019mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 6.3µg 0.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.8mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.034mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.076mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.902mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.209mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.155mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 68µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Basil
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.088g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.389g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients

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

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