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Graham cracker vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Graham cracker and Cracker

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Cracker has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 46% more.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Cracker. Graham cracker has 0.156mg of Vitamin B6, while Cracker has 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.
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.9%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Selenium - 6.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.9%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Selenium - 6.7

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Folate - 92
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +384.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Folate - 92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Fats +149.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Water - 3.14
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 Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Fats +149.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Water - 3.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +228.3%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +241.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 49.69
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 Sucrose +228.3%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +241.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 49.69

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Graham cracker
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
56%
Cracker

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?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - 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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