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Graham cracker vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Graham cracker and Custard

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber, while Custard has more Vitamin B12.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Manganese 44% more than Custard.
  • The amount of Sodium in Custard is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Iron +1011.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +14457.1%
Contains more Calcium +80.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Equal in Selenium - 6
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +1011.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +14457.1%
Contains more Calcium +80.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Equal in Selenium - 6

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 E +2416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.8%
Contains more Folate +911.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%
Contains more Vitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.8%
Contains more Folate +911.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%
Contains more Vitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +341.3%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Contains more Water +2066.7%
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% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +341.3%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Contains more Water +2066.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.9%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Custard Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 17.6g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 3.99g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 4g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 17.6g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 122kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 3.4g 0g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 139mg Custard
Iron 3.78mg 0.34mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 130mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 459mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.96mg 0.51mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.03mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.007mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 6µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.06mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.061mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.22mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.132mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.064mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 9µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0.2µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Custard
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.032g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 1.127g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.312g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.