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Graham cracker vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Graham cracker and Pie crust

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Pie crust is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pie crust covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 32% more than Graham cracker.
  • Pie crust contains 3 times less Manganese than Graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 1.019mg of Manganese, while Pie crust contains 0.315mg.
  • Graham cracker has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.5%

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +196.2%
Contains more WaterWater +124.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.9g

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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +612.9%

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 Pie crust
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Pie crust Opinion
Calories 430kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.69g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 10.6g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 74.26g 52.1g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 52.1g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 15mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 61mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 64mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 2.22mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Pie crust
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.075mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.4mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 86mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 753mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.315mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.213mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.727mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.268mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.064mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 104µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.055g Pie crust
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 7.974g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.968g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Pie crust
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
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.341g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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
  2. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.