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Graham cracker vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Graham cracker and Ground beef different?

  • Graham cracker is richer in Manganese, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 113 times more Manganese than Ground beef. Graham cracker contains 1.019mg of Manganese, while Ground beef contains 0.009mg.
  • Ground beef is lower in Sodium.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +66.5%
Contains more Magnesium +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Copper +115.2%
Contains more Manganese +11222.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +508.3%
Contains more Selenium +203.2%
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% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +66.5%
Contains more Magnesium +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Copper +115.2%
Contains more Manganese +11222.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +508.3%
Contains more Selenium +203.2%

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 +1158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +256.8%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +1621.8%
Contains more Other +44%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +256.8%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +1621.8%
Contains more Other +44%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.8%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 0g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 10.6g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 77.66g 0g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 241kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 3.4g 0g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 33mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 2.27mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 17mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 166mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 459mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.96mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.17mg 0.079mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.009mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 2IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.12mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.051mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.171mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 4.026mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 91µg 7µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2.9µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 1.173g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 6.073g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.408g 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 0.008g 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 Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.