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 for 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.
- Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2076.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +619.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.019mg | 0.28mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.78mg | 1.61mg | 27% |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 128.4mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 1.137mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.633g | 5.43g | 17% |
| Folate | 91µg | 27µg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 106mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.141mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11.9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.509g | 6.039g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.041mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.213mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 77.66g | 53.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Fats | 10.6g | 15.1g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.6g | 7% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 315mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.207mg | 4% |
| Calories | 430kcal | 371kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 6.69g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.96mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 170mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.26g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.85g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 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 |
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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%
19%
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 ($)