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Graham cracker vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Graham cracker and Penne different?

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Penne.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Graham cracker is 37% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 13 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. While Graham cracker contains 5.388g of Polyunsaturated fat, Penne contains only 0.4g.
  • Penne has less Sugar.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +372.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +372.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%

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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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +362.3%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +2035.7%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +362.3%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +2035.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1247%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1247%

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 Penne
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Penne Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 14.1g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 5.7g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 4g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 16.8g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 126kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 3.4g 2.7g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 89mg Penne
Iron 3.78mg 0.8mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 30mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 118mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 122mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.96mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.2g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.3g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 1g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.4g 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 Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.667g)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.