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Graham cracker vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Graham cracker and Rye bread

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6, while Rye bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Rye bread covers your daily need of Selenium 45% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 12 times more Vitamin K than Rye bread. While Graham cracker contains 14.3µg of Vitamin K, Rye bread contains only 1.2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Bread, rye.

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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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains more IronIron +33.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +390.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg
~equal in Calcium ~73mg
~equal in Potassium ~166mg
~equal in Copper ~0.186mg

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.335mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.44mg
~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
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +221.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1000.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.6%

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
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Rye bread Opinion
Calories 430kcal 259kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 10.6g 3.3g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 74.26g 42.5g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 48.3g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 40mg
Calcium 77mg 73mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 166mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 2.83mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 3.85g Rye bread
Fiber 3.4g 5.8g Rye bread
Copper 0.17mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 0.96mg 1.14mg Rye bread
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 125mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 603mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 7IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.33mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.824mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.434mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 3.805mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.075mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.2µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 110µg Rye bread
Trans Fat 0.055g Rye bread
Choline 5.9mg 14.6mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.626g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 1.311g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.799g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg Rye bread
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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Graham cracker Rye bread
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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
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
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.
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.