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Graham cracker vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between graham cracker and sweet and sour

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, and selenium in graham cracker is higher than in sweet and sour.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need for iron, 45% more than sweet and sour.
  • Graham cracker contains 72 times more vitamin K than sweet and sour. While graham cracker contains 14.3µg of vitamin K, sweet, and sour contains only 0.2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +670%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2542.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1568.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7050%
Contains more FolateFolate +1037.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2377.8%
Contains more FatsFats +52900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.2%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1677.9%

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 Sweet and sour
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 Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Iron 3.78mg 0.21mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0g 36%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.187mg 27%
Phosphorus 185mg 7mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.019mg 23%
Folate 91µg 8µg 21%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.048mg 18%
Fats 10.6g 0.02g 16%
Calories 430kcal 150kcal 14%
Carbs 77.66g 38.22g 13%
Fiber 3.4g 0.1g 13%
Protein 6.69g 0.27g 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0.2µg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.4µg 11%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.761mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.01mg 10%
Copper 0.17mg 0.079mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg 10%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.053mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 8mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.633g 0g 7%
Calcium 77mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.093mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 0g 6%
Sodium 459mg 371mg 4%
Potassium 170mg 99mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 2.4mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 38.12g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 18.75g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 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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Graham cracker Sweet and sour
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%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.