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Graham cracker vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between graham cracker and sardine

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber, while sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and calcium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +843.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +396.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +736.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg
~equal in Copper ~0.186mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +810%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1171.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268%
Contains more WaterWater +1658.4%
Contains more OtherOther +160.2%
~equal in Fats ~11.45g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.528g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.148g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 6.3µg 52.7µg 84%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Phosphorus 185mg 490mg 44%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.108mg 40%
Protein 6.69g 24.62g 36%
Calcium 77mg 382mg 31%
Carbs 77.66g 0g 26%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Folate 91µg 10µg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.08mg 15%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Choline 5.9mg 75mg 13%
Iron 3.78mg 2.92mg 11%
Calories 430kcal 208kcal 11%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2.6µg 10%
Potassium 170mg 397mg 7%
Sodium 459mg 307mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.227mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 5.245mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.642mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 2.04mg 4%
Zinc 0.96mg 1.31mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 3.869g 3%
Copper 0.17mg 0.186mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 5.148g 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.167mg 1%
Fats 10.6g 11.45g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 0g N/A
Magnesium 40mg 39mg 0%
Sugar 24.85g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Saturated fat 1.633g 1.528g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients

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

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