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Graham cracker vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Graham cracker and Prunes

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Prunes has more Vitamin K, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Prunes is 38% higher.
  • Prunes has 230 times less Sodium than Graham cracker. Graham cracker has 459mg of Sodium, while Prunes has 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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 +79.1%
Contains more Iron +306.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.1%
Contains more Zinc +118.2%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +330.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
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 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +79.1%
Contains more Iron +306.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.1%
Contains more Zinc +118.2%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +330.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 41

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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Prunes
Contains more Vitamin E +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +2175%
Contains more Vitamin A +38950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.422
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 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin E +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +2175%
Contains more Vitamin A +38950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.422

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +206.9%
Contains more Fats +2689.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Water +812.1%
Contains more Other +59%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +206.9%
Contains more Fats +2689.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Water +812.1%
Contains more Other +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4634%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8590.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4634%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8590.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +811.2%
Contains more Sucrose +15113.3%
Contains more Glucose +2348.1%
Contains more Fructose +1157.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +811.2%
Contains more Sucrose +15113.3%
Contains more Glucose +2348.1%
Contains more Fructose +1157.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 56.78g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 2.18g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.38g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 63.88g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 240kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 5.11g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 24.85g 38.13g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 77mg 43mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.93mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 185mg 69mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 459mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 0.96mg 0.44mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 1.019mg 0.299mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 0.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.43mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.051mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.186mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.882mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 91µg 4µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Trans Fat 0.055g Prunes
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.053g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.062g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g 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 Prunes
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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.