Graham cracker vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Graham cracker and Chocolate cake
- Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Graham cracker is 32% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Graham cracker. Graham cracker has 4.439mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake has 1.137mg.
- Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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.
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Calcium
+28.3%
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Iron
+134.8%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+74.5%
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Potassium
+21.4%
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Zinc
+39.1%
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Manganese
+263.9%
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Sodium
-31.4%
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Copper
+21.8%
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Selenium
+88.9%
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+28.3%
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Iron
+134.8%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+74.5%
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Potassium
+21.4%
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Zinc
+39.1%
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Manganese
+263.9%
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-31.4%
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Copper
+21.8%
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Selenium
+88.9%
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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Vitamin B1
+87.9%
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Vitamin B2
+48.8%
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Vitamin B3
+290.4%
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Vitamin B5
+38.2%
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Vitamin B6
+280.5%
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Folate
+237%
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Vitamin A
+6900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+87.9%
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Vitamin B2
+48.8%
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Vitamin B3
+290.4%
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Vitamin B5
+38.2%
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Vitamin B6
+280.5%
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Folate
+237%
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Vitamin A
+6900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26.2%
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Carbs
+45.4%
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Fats
+42.5%
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Water
+619.8%
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Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
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1.66 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
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Protein
+26.2%
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Carbs
+45.4%
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Fats
+42.5%
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+619.8%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-69.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+140.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.388 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Saturated Fat
-69.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+140.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 74.26g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 6.69g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 10.6g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 77.66g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 430kcal | 371kcal |
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| Starch | 46.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.99g |
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| Sugar | 24.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 3.78mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 459mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 0.96mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 1.019mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.51mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 91µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.633g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.509g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 2.761g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)