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Graham cracker vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between graham cracker and beer?

  • Beer has less iron, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, copper, and fiber than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 47% higher.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Graham cracker has a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types in this comparison.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.6%
Contains more IronIron +18800%
Contains more CopperCopper +3300%
Contains more ZincZinc +9500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1221.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12637.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1168%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +924.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1354.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2087.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2612.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.8%

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Beer DV% diff.
Iron 3.78mg 0.02mg 47%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.008mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0g 36%
Carbs 77.66g 3.55g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.513mg 25%
Phosphorus 185mg 14mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.005mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.025mg 22%
Folate 91µg 6µg 21%
Sodium 459mg 4mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 0g 19%
Calories 430kcal 43kcal 19%
Copper 0.17mg 0.005mg 18%
Fats 10.6g 0g 16%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0µg 12%
Protein 6.69g 0.46g 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.6µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0mg 10%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.01mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.041mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.046mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 6mg 8%
Calcium 77mg 4mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.633g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 0g 6%
Potassium 170mg 27mg 4%
Fructose 0.99g 0g 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Choline 5.9mg 10.1mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0g 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 Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.