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 for 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.
- Rye bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye bread is 60, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +63.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 30.9µg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 0.799g | 31% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.434mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.78mg | 2.83mg | 12% |
| Fats | 10.6g | 3.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 1.2µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 5.8g | 10% |
| Carbs | 77.66g | 48.3g | 10% |
| Calories | 430kcal | 259kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 125mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.019mg | 0.824mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 603mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.633g | 0.626g | 5% |
| Folate | 91µg | 110µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 3.805mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.69g | 8.5g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.509g | 1.311g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.96mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 14.6mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.186mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.335mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.26g | 42.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 166mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24.85g | 3.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
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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
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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