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Graham cracker vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between graham cracker and smoothie

  • Graham cracker has more iron, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily iron needs 45% more than smoothie.
  • Smoothie contains less saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of smoothie is 44.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.3%
Contains more IronIron +2420%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +851.7%
Contains more OtherOther +388.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2563.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Smoothie DV% diff.
Iron 3.78mg 0.15mg 45%
Manganese 1.019mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg 27%
Phosphorus 185mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 24%
Carbs 77.66g 8.16g 23%
Folate 91µg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.816mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 22%
Calories 430kcal 37kcal 20%
Copper 0.17mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Sodium 459mg 29mg 19%
Fats 10.6g 0g 16%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Protein 6.69g 1.22g 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Magnesium 40mg 10%
Zinc 0.96mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.633g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.082mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 6%
Potassium 170mg 24mg 4%
Calcium 77mg 41mg 4%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 7.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0g N/A
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 Smoothie
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
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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
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 ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.