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, 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 IronIron | +19.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2000% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +126.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +88.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +679.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +317.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +392.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.8% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +93.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1556.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2830.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2615.6% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2751.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1285.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5100% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +4850% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 414.8µg | 334% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 0.389g | 33% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
Carbs | 77.66g | 2.65g | 25% |
Copper | 0.17mg | 0.385mg | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 0.902mg | 22% |
Sodium | 459mg | 4mg | 20% |
Calories | 430kcal | 23kcal | 20% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.076mg | 19% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.034mg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 185mg | 56mg | 18% |
Fats | 10.6g | 0.64g | 15% |
Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
Calcium | 77mg | 177mg | 10% |
Iron | 3.78mg | 3.17mg | 8% |
Fiber | 3.4g | 1.6g | 7% |
Protein | 6.69g | 3.15g | 7% |
Saturated fat | 1.633g | 0.041g | 7% |
Folate | 91µg | 68µg | 6% |
Manganese | 1.019mg | 1.148mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.509g | 0.088g | 6% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 64mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
Potassium | 170mg | 295mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
Fructose | 0.99g | 0.02g | 1% |
Choline | 5.9mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.96mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 74.26g | 1.05g | N/A |
Sugar | 24.85g | 0.3g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
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 |
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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%

104%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%

57%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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