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Graham cracker vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Graham cracker and Cereal

  • Graham cracker has more Phosphorus, while Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 502% higher.
  • Cereal contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 185mg of Phosphorus, while Cereal contains 77mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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 +670%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Iron +801.1%
Contains more Zinc +691.7%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Iron +801.1%
Contains more Zinc +691.7%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3

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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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3737.2%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3737.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +881.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.06
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +881.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1422%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1422%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +134.3%
Contains more Glucose +285.2%
Contains more Fructose +280.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +134.3%
Contains more Glucose +285.2%
Contains more Fructose +280.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 6.69g 6.06g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 1.08g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 430kcal 378kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.26g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 10.35g Cereal
Fiber 3.4g 1.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 10mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 40mg 19mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 105mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 795mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.17mg 0.137mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.79mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 6.3µg
Vitamin A 2IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.08mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.226mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.055g Cereal
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.26g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.204g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.354g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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 Cereal
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
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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

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

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