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Graham cracker vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between graham cracker and cornbread?

  • Graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper, yet cornbread is richer in phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B12.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 35% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times more copper than cornbread. Graham cracker has 0.17mg of copper, while cornbread has 0.073mg.
  • Graham cracker contains less saturated fat.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs types in this comparison.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%

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 0.33% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +894.9%
~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
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.6%
Contains more WaterWater +699.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g
~equal in Fats ~9.58g

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +30.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +57.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +258.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +395%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Cornbread DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.222mg 35%
Phosphorus 185mg 391mg 29%
Iron 3.78mg 1.85mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.963g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.004mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.175mg 11%
Copper 0.17mg 0.073mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.633g 3.732g 10%
Choline 5.9mg 58.7mg 10%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 3.7µg 9%
Folate 91µg 55µg 9%
Carbs 77.66g 54.46g 8%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.51mg 7%
Calcium 77mg 135mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.19mg 6%
Sodium 459mg 599mg 6%
Calories 430kcal 330kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.085mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Fiber 3.4g 2.3g 4%
Selenium 6.3µg 8.7µg 4%
Starch 46.56g 35.66g 4%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.67mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.579mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 3.494g 2%
Fats 10.6g 9.58g 2%
Fructose 0.99g 0.2g 1%
Potassium 170mg 133mg 1%
Protein 6.69g 6.59g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 52.16g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 16.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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.