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Graham cracker vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are graham cracker and pan dulce different?

  • Graham cracker is richer in manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, while pan dulce is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily need for selenium, 36% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 9 times more vitamin K than pan dulce. Graham cracker contains 14.3µg of vitamin K, while pan dulce contains 1.6µg.
  • Pan dulce is lower in sodium.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than pan dulce (62).

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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.
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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more IronIron +31.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +315.9%

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.
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 4% 1.7% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.8%
Contains more WaterWater +535.4%
~equal in Fats ~11.58g

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
30% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +23.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +491.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +244.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +309.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Pan dulce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Pan dulce DV% diff.
Selenium 6.3µg 26.2µg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.53g 26%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.46mg 24%
Phosphorus 185mg 94mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.6µg 11%
Iron 3.78mg 2.87mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Sodium 459mg 228mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.377mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.29mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.057mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.23mg 7%
Carbs 77.66g 56.38g 7%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 3.463mg 6%
Copper 0.17mg 0.121mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Protein 6.69g 9.42g 5%
Starch 46.56g 37.8g 4%
Folate 91µg 108µg 4%
Choline 5.9mg 29.1mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 24mg 4%
Fructose 0.99g 4.05g 4%
Fiber 3.4g 2.3g 4%
Saturated fat 1.633g 2.183g 3%
Calories 430kcal 367kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.59mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 3.499g 2%
Fats 10.6g 11.58g 2%
Potassium 170mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 77mg 86mg 1%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.84mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 54.08g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 12.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 1.103g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Pan dulce
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
30%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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