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Graham cracker vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between graham cracker and cream pie

  • The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and fiber in graham cracker is higher than in cream pie.
  • Cream pie covers your daily need for saturated Fat 54% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than cream pie. While graham cracker contains 0.156mg of Vitamin B6, cream pie contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +153.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%
~equal in Potassium ~161mg
~equal in Selenium ~6µg

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% 10% 22% 3% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +680%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%
Contains more FatsFats +111.4%
Contains more WaterWater +900.6%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.4%

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 Cream pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Cream pie Opinion
Calories 430kcal 353kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 4.15g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 22.41g Cream pie
Net carbs 74.26g 37.64g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 38.44g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cream pie
Magnesium 40mg 19mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 66mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 161mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.49mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 27.39g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 0.8g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.118mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.44mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 79mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 266mg Cream pie
Vitamin A 2IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.51mg 1.09mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cream pie
Manganese 1.019mg 0.161mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 6µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.087mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.14mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.605mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.232mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.02mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 14.3µg 9.5µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 19µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 2.49g Graham cracker
Choline 5.9mg 17.9mg Cream pie
Saturated Fat 1.633g 12.449g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.149g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cream pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.816g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.