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Graham cracker vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between graham cracker and sherbet

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin K in graham cracker is higher than in sherbet.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily iron needs 46% more than sherbet.
  • Sherbet contains less sodium.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of sherbet is 59.

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

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more IronIron +2600%
Contains more CopperCopper +507.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9163.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +881.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6946%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2175%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +508.2%
Contains more FatsFats +430%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.5%
Contains more OtherOther +315%
Contains more WaterWater +1849.9%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +373.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6635%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29%

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 Sherbet
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Sherbet DV% diff.
Iron 3.78mg 0.14mg 46%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.011mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.08g 35%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.063mg 27%
Folate 91µg 4µg 22%
Phosphorus 185mg 40mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.027mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Sodium 459mg 46mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.097mg 17%
Copper 0.17mg 0.028mg 16%
Carbs 77.66g 30.4g 16%
Calories 430kcal 144kcal 14%
Fats 10.6g 2g 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0µg 12%
Protein 6.69g 1.1g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.023mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.01mg 10%
Selenium 6.3µg 1.5µg 9%
Magnesium 40mg 8mg 8%
Fiber 3.4g 1.3g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 0.53g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.224mg 4%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.48mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 96mg 2%
Calcium 77mg 54mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.633g 1.16g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 24.85g 24.32g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Choline 5.9mg 7.7mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $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

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.