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Graham cracker vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Graham cracker and Quinoa

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin K, and Selenium in Graham cracker is higher than in Quinoa.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily Iron needs 29% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Quinoa, cooked.

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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 +352.9%
Contains more Iron +153.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Equal in Potassium - 172
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 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +352.9%
Contains more Iron +153.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Equal in Potassium - 172

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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Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin E +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +977.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
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% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +977.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Fats +452.1%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Contains more Water +2012.4%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Fats +452.1%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Contains more Water +2012.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +164.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 17.63 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +164.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 18.5g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 4.4g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 1.92g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 21.3g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 120kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 17.63g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 3.4g 2.8g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 17mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.49mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 185mg 152mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 172mg Quinoa
Sodium 459mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.96mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.17mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 1.019mg 0.631mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 2.8µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.63mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.107mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.11mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.412mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.123mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 42µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Trans Fat 0.055g Quinoa
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.528g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.078g 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 Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 ($)
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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.