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Graham cracker vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between graham cracker and fruitcake

  • The amount of manganese, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin K in graham cracker is higher than in fruitcake.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need for manganese, 35% more than fruitcake.
  • Graham cracker contains 10 times more vitamin K than fruitcake. While graham cracker contains 14.3µg of vitamin K, fruitcake contains only 1.5µg.
  • The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
  • Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cake, fruitcake, 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +82.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
~equal in Potassium ~153mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +853.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +355%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.7%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.1%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
Contains more WaterWater +646.3%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Fruitcake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.22mg 35%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.791mg 23%
Iron 3.78mg 2.07mg 21%
Phosphorus 185mg 52mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.05mg 18%
Folate 91µg 20µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.099mg 17%
Sodium 459mg 101mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.323g 14%
Copper 0.17mg 0.05mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.5µg 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 2µg 8%
Protein 6.69g 2.9g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.046mg 8%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.27mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 16mg 6%
Carbs 77.66g 61.6g 5%
Calories 430kcal 324kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 4.2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.226mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 77mg 33mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.633g 1.048g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fats 10.6g 9.1g 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Fiber 3.4g 3.7g 1%
Potassium 170mg 153mg 1%
Choline 5.9mg 8.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g 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 Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
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?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.