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Graham cracker vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between graham cracker and peanuts

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 in peanuts is higher than in graham cracker.
  • Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 108% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +572.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +240.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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%
Peanut
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +789.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +381.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.7%
Contains more FatsFats +364.5%
Contains more WaterWater +91.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +873.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.17mg 1.144mg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 15.558g 68%
Fats 10.6g 49.24g 59%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 24.426g 55%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 12.066mg 48%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 8.33mg 45%
Manganese 1.019mg 1.934mg 40%
Protein 6.69g 25.8g 38%
Folate 91µg 240µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.64mg 31%
Magnesium 40mg 168mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.767mg 27%
Phosphorus 185mg 376mg 27%
Zinc 0.96mg 3.27mg 21%
Carbs 77.66g 16.13g 21%
Saturated fat 1.633g 6.279g 21%
Fiber 3.4g 8.5g 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Sodium 459mg 18mg 19%
Potassium 170mg 705mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.348mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.135mg 14%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0µg 12%
Iron 3.78mg 4.58mg 10%
Choline 5.9mg 52.5mg 8%
Calories 430kcal 567kcal 7%
Calcium 77mg 92mg 2%
Selenium 6.3µg 7.2µg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 4.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0%
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 Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.646g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.