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Graham cracker vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Graham cracker and Gingerbread different?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Graham cracker is 19% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 3 times more Folate than Gingerbread. While Graham cracker contains 91µg of Folate, Gingerbread contains only 33µg.
  • Graham cracker has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.7%
~equal in Calcium ~71mg

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 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +54.7%
Contains more WaterWater +726%
Contains more OtherOther +50.6%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 430kcal 356kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 3.9g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 74.26g 49.2g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 49.2g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 77mg 71mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.78mg 2.88mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.96mg 0.39mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 54mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 2IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.683mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.19mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.162mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.738mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.375mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 33µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Gingerbread
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 4.122g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 4.216g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.