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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 of 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +363.2%
Contains more Selenium +215%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Equal in Potassium - 153
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +363.2%
Contains more Selenium +215%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Equal in Potassium - 153

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 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Folate +355%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Folate +355%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +646.3%
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 Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +646.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.4%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 57.9g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 2.9g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 9.1g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 61.6g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 324kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 27.42g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 77mg 33mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 2.07mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 52mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 153mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.96mg 0.27mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.05mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.22mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 2µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.9mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.05mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.099mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.791mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.226mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.046mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 20µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.5µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.633g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.323g 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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Graham cracker Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.

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