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Graham cracker vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between graham cracker and skipjack tuna

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, iron, folate, and vitamin B1, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 91% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 54 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While graham cracker contains 1.019mg of manganese, skipjack tuna contains only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, 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 Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.1%
Contains more IronIron +136.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5263.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +597.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +810%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +721.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +321.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1737.2%
Contains more OtherOther +395.2%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +932.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1237%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%

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 Skipjack tuna
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 18.756mg 89%
Selenium 6.3µg 46.8µg 74%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.981mg 63%
Protein 6.69g 28.21g 43%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.019mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.403g 33%
Iron 3.78mg 1.6mg 27%
Carbs 77.66g 0g 26%
Folate 91µg 10µg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.038mg 19%
Sodium 459mg 47mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.122mg 15%
Calories 430kcal 132kcal 15%
Phosphorus 185mg 285mg 14%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Fats 10.6g 1.29g 14%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Potassium 170mg 522mg 10%
Copper 0.17mg 0.11mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 0.243g 6%
Saturated fat 1.633g 0.42g 6%
Calcium 77mg 37mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.485mg 1%
Magnesium 40mg 44mg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Zinc 0.96mg 1.05mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 0g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g 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 Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients

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

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