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Graham cracker vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Graham cracker and Potato

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily Iron needs 37% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains 77 times less Sodium than Graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 459mg of Sodium, while Potato contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 +541.7%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.6%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +409.5%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +541.7%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.6%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +409.5%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +15000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +890.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +615%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +15000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +890.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +615%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +226.3%
Contains more Fats +11677.8%
Contains more Carbs +344%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Water +2237.8%
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% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +226.3%
Contains more Fats +11677.8%
Contains more Carbs +344%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Water +2237.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12728.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12728.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +204.5%
Contains more Sucrose +13323.5%
Contains more Glucose +235.5%
Contains more Fructose +280.8%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +204.5%
Contains more Sucrose +13323.5%
Contains more Glucose +235.5%
Contains more Fructose +280.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Potato Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 15.39g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 2.05g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.09g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 17.49g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 77kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 15.29g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.26g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 3.4g 2.1g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 12mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.81mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 23mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 57mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 459mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.96mg 0.3mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.11mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.2mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 0.4µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.01mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.081mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.032mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.061mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.295mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 91µg 15µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.002g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.042g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.