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Graham cracker vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Graham cracker and Lettuce?

  • Graham cracker is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 93% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 16 times more Sodium than Lettuce. Graham cracker has 459mg of Sodium, while Lettuce has 28mg.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +113.9%
Contains more Iron +339.5%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.9%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +486.2%
Contains more Manganese +307.6%
Contains more Selenium +950%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Calcium +113.9%
Contains more Iron +339.5%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.9%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +486.2%
Contains more Manganese +307.6%
Contains more Selenium +950%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%

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 +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1083.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Folate +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +370150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +783.2%
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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin E +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1083.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Folate +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +370150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +783.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +391.9%
Contains more Fats +6966.7%
Contains more Carbs +2605.9%
Contains more Other +159.4%
Contains more Water +2701.8%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +391.9%
Contains more Fats +6966.7%
Contains more Carbs +2605.9%
Contains more Other +159.4%
Contains more Water +2701.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41716.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6470.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41716.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6470.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +188.9%
Contains more Fructose +130.2%
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +188.9%
Contains more Fructose +130.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 1.57g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 1.36g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.15g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 2.87g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 15kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 0g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.43g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 0.78g Lettuce
Fiber 3.4g 1.3g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 36mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.86mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 13mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 29mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 459mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.96mg 0.18mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.029mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.25mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 0.6µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.22mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.07mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.08mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.375mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.134mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.09mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 38µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.006g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.082g 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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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Lettuce
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.