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Graham cracker vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between graham cracker and peanut butter

  • Graham cracker has more iron, while peanut butter has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 54% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 27 times less Sodium than graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 459mg of Sodium, while peanut butter contains 17mg.
  • The amount of sodium in peanut butter is lower.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanut butter is 14, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +117.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.4%

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% 0.12% 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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +502.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +967.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~87µg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248.1%
Contains more WaterWater +175.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232%
Contains more FatsFats +384.5%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +933.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.6%

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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1207.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +122.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +700%
Contains more FructoseFructose +725%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 430kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 6.69g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 10.6g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 74.26g 17.31g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 22.31g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 77mg 49mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 3.78mg 1.74mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 3.4g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.17mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.96mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 46.56g 3.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 459mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.019mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 6.3µg 4.1µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.15mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.192mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 87µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.075g Graham cracker
Choline 5.9mg 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 1.633g 10.325g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.99g 0.12g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.027g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.001g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.692g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

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