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Graham cracker vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between graham cracker and cherry pie

  • Cherry pie has less manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 36% more.
  • Graham cracker has 6 times more phosphorus than cherry pie. Graham cracker has 185mg of phosphorus, while cherry pie has 30mg.
  • Cherry pie is lower in sodium.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than cherry pie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +670%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.8%
Contains more IronIron +104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +516.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +237%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.7%
Contains more OtherOther +137.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1251%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Cherry pie DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.2mg 36%
Iron 3.78mg 1.85mg 24%
Phosphorus 185mg 30mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.276mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Folate 91µg 27µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.125mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.247g 14%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Carbs 77.66g 38.5g 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Sodium 459mg 191mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.148mg 10%
Copper 0.17mg 0.077mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.034mg 9%
Protein 6.69g 2.8g 8%
Calories 430kcal 270kcal 8%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 77mg 10mg 7%
Magnesium 40mg 9mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 5.314g 7%
Saturated fat 1.633g 2.985g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.123mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Selenium 6.3µg 7.8µg 3%
Potassium 170mg 77mg 3%
Fats 10.6g 12.2g 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
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 Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.