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Graham cracker vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between graham cracker and italian ice

  • Italian ice contains less iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, copper, and fiber than graham cracker.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for graham cracker is 46% higher.
  • Italian ice is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2733.3%
Contains more IronIron +4100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +3100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4995%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3070%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1720%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22200%
Contains more FatsFats +52900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +475.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3220%
Contains more WaterWater +2448.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Italian ice DV% diff.
Iron 3.78mg 0.09mg 46%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.02mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0g 36%
Phosphorus 185mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.01mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.715mg 23%
Folate 91µg 5µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.005mg 22%
Carbs 77.66g 13.5g 21%
Sodium 459mg 4mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Calories 430kcal 53kcal 19%
Copper 0.17mg 0.01mg 18%
Fats 10.6g 0.02g 16%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Protein 6.69g 0.03g 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.002mg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.1µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Magnesium 40mg 0mg 10%
Calcium 77mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.005mg 8%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.03mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.633g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 0g 6%
Potassium 170mg 6mg 5%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 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 Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.