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Graham cracker vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Graham cracker and Crackers

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Crackers has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 46% more.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Crackers. Graham cracker has 0.156mg of Vitamin B6, while Crackers have 0.063mg.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.1%
~equal in Iron ~4.03mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.7µg

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% 0.12% 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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +384.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.352mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~92µg

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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +149.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g
~equal in Water ~3.14g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +161.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.8%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +228.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +121.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +241.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~49.69g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Crackers Opinion
Calories 430kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 6.69g 6.64g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 74.26g 59g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 61.3g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 170mg 118mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 24.85g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 3.4g 2.3g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.104mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.49mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 185mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 459mg 726mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 1.019mg 0.491mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 4.352mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.417mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.063mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 91µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 0.055g 1.076g Graham cracker
Choline 5.9mg 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 1.633g 5.562g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg Crackers
Methionine 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.99g 0.29g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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