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Graham cracker vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Graham cracker and Bread crumbs

  • Graham cracker has more Vitamin E, however, Bread crumbs has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 58% more.
  • Graham cracker has 19 times more Vitamin E than Bread crumbs. Graham cracker has 1.51mg of Vitamin E, while Bread crumbs have 0.08mg.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.919mg

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% 0.12% 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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.6%
Contains more WaterWater +92%
Contains more OtherOther +72.3%
~equal in Carbs ~71.98g

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
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +28.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +75%
Contains more FructoseFructose +148.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 430kcal 395kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 10.6g 5.3g Graham cracker
Net carbs 74.26g 67.48g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 71.98g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 77mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 170mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Iron 3.78mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 24.85g 6.2g Bread crumbs
Fiber 3.4g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.17mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 0.96mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Starch 46.56g 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 185mg 165mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 732mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.08mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.919mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.121mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 14.3µg 6.6µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.055g Bread crumbs
Choline 5.9mg 14.6mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 1.633g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 1.023g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 2.06g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 0.99g 2.46g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker Bread crumbs
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
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/nutrients

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

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