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Graham cracker vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between graham cracker and pizza

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and copper; however, pizza has more selenium, vitamin B1,2, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 29% more.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times more vitamin B2 than pizza. Graham cracker has 0.317mg of vitamin B2, while pizza has 0.195mg.
  • Graham cracker is lower in saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than pizza.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.9%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +178%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~93µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1173.5%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
~equal in Fats ~9.69g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.608g

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +72.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11310%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +33.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Pizza DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.36mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.681g 25%
Selenium 6.3µg 19.9µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Iron 3.78mg 2.48mg 16%
Carbs 77.66g 33.33g 15%
Saturated fat 1.633g 4.465g 13%
Calcium 77mg 188mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.39mg 10%
Protein 6.69g 11.39g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.195mg 9%
Calories 430kcal 266kcal 8%
Starch 46.56g 26.95g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8%
Copper 0.17mg 0.105mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Sodium 459mg 598mg 6%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.83mg 5%
Phosphorus 185mg 216mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 3.825mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 24mg 4%
Fiber 3.4g 2.3g 4%
Zinc 0.96mg 1.34mg 3%
Choline 5.9mg 16.4mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fats 10.6g 9.69g 1%
Folate 91µg 93µg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 31.03g N/A
Potassium 170mg 172mg 0%
Sugar 24.85g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0.241g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 2.608g 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Fructose 0.99g 1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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