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Graham cracker vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between graham cracker and chicken meat

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, chicken meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 43% more.
  • Chicken meat is lower in sodium.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than chicken meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +413.3%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4995%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +495.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1720%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1016.9%
~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-574.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1653.7%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Chicken meat DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.02mg 43%
Protein 6.69g 27.3g 41%
Selenium 6.3µg 23.9µg 32%
Iron 3.78mg 1.26mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Carbs 77.66g 0g 26%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 8.487mg 25%
Folate 91µg 5µg 22%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.4mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.063mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 2.97g 16%
Sodium 459mg 82mg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Copper 0.17mg 0.066mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.03mg 12%
Choline 5.9mg 65.9mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.168mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.633g 3.79g 10%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2.4µg 10%
Calories 430kcal 239kcal 10%
Zinc 0.96mg 1.94mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.27mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 5.34g 7%
Calcium 77mg 15mg 6%
Fats 10.6g 13.6g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 23mg 4%
Potassium 170mg 223mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 24.85g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 185mg 182mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g 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 Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

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 - 2.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.