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Graham cracker vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are graham cracker and fish sandwiches different?

  • Graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, copper, and phosphorus, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need for manganese, 33% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Graham cracker contains 3 times more iron than fish sandwiches. Graham cracker contains 3.78mg of iron, while fish sandwiches contain 1.5mg.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than fish sandwiches (56).

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were used in this article.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.1%
Contains more IronIron +152%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%

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.
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% 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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +389.8%
~equal in Vitamin K ~13.6µg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1328.9%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.595g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +15.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +48.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.264mg 33%
Iron 3.78mg 1.5mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Selenium 6.3µg 18µg 21%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Carbs 77.66g 26.69g 17%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.15mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.14mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 91µg 46µg 11%
Copper 0.17mg 0.075mg 11%
Fiber 3.4g 1g 10%
Phosphorus 185mg 116mg 10%
Calories 430kcal 257kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.07mg 7%
Protein 6.69g 10.29g 7%
Sodium 459mg 602mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.55mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 6.257g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.21mg 5%
Choline 5.9mg 28.9mg 4%
Calcium 77mg 37mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 25mg 4%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.49mg 4%
Fats 10.6g 12.45g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1.47g 1%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 13.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Potassium 170mg 206mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.633g 1.949g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0.08g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 2.595g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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