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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 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.
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.1%
Contains more Potassium +228.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.5%
Contains more Copper +148.2%
Contains more Manganese +63.4%
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 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.1%
Contains more Potassium +228.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.5%
Contains more Copper +148.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Equal in Folate - 87
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 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Equal in Folate - 87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +248.1%
Contains more Water +175.6%
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +384.5%
Contains more Other +74.1%
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 Carbs +248.1%
Contains more Water +175.6%
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +384.5%
Contains more Other +74.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +933.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.6%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +933.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1207.9%
Contains more Sucrose +122.6%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +725%
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 Starch +1207.9%
Contains more Sucrose +122.6%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +725%

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
Net carbs 74.26g 17.31g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 10.6g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 77.66g 22.31g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 46.56g 3.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.12g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 3.4g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 77mg 49mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.74mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 185mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 170mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 459mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.96mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.17mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.019mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 6.3µg 4.1µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
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
Folate 91µg 87µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0.3µg Graham cracker
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
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.075g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 10.325g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.001g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.027g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker Peanut butter
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
62%
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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