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Graham cracker vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between graham cracker and cheesecake

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, copper, phosphorus, and fiber in graham cracker is higher than in cheesecake.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than graham cracker.
  • Cheesecake has 23 times less vitamin B3 than graham cracker. Graham cracker has 4.439mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake has 0.195mg.
  • Graham cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of cheesecake is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.2%
~equal in Sodium ~438mg

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%
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +678%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.5%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
Contains more FatsFats +112.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1245.1%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Cheesecake DV% diff.
Iron 3.78mg 0.63mg 39%
Saturated fat 1.633g 9.921g 38%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.14mg 38%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.195mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.602g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.028mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Fats 10.6g 22.5g 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Folate 91µg 18µg 18%
Carbs 77.66g 25.5g 17%
Copper 0.17mg 0.02mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 8.634g 15%
Phosphorus 185mg 93mg 13%
Fiber 3.4g 0.4g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.193mg 10%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 4.4µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.052mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Choline 5.9mg 45.9mg 7%
Magnesium 40mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.56mg 6%
Calories 430kcal 321kcal 5%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.571mg 3%
Calcium 77mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Selenium 6.3µg 5.2µg 2%
Protein 6.69g 5.5g 2%
Potassium 170mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Sodium 459mg 438mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g 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 Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.288g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.