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Graham cracker vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Graham cracker and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% more.
  • Graham cracker has 39 times more Vitamin B3 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Graham cracker has 4.439mg of Vitamin B3, Parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 +320%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +1098.8%
Contains more Calcium +1340.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.1%
Contains more Zinc +303.1%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +181%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +1098.8%
Contains more Calcium +1340.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.1%
Contains more Zinc +303.1%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +181%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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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Contains more Vitamin E +788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3793.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Folate +810%
Contains more Vitamin K +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +30150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3793.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Folate +810%
Contains more Vitamin K +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +30150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5568.6%
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Water +1392.6%
Contains more Other +383.7%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +5568.6%
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Water +1392.6%
Contains more Other +383.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 1.37g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 10.6g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 77.66g 1.37g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 265kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 3.4g 0g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 3.78mg 0.9mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 38mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 170mg 125mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 1529mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.17mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 1.019mg 0.085mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 2IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.029mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.114mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.325mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.049mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 10µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.7µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 1.633g 13.317g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.462g 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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 1070mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.