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Graham cracker vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Graham cracker and Tomato

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Tomato has more Vitamin C.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 44% more.
  • Graham cracker has 92 times more Sodium than Tomato. Graham cracker has 459mg of Sodium, while Tomato has 5mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +670.8%
Contains more Zinc +464.7%
Contains more Copper +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +793.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +670.8%
Contains more Zinc +464.7%
Contains more Copper +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +793.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin E +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1568.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +647.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +41550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin E +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1568.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +647.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +41550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +660.2%
Contains more Fats +5200%
Contains more Carbs +1896.4%
Contains more Other +225.5%
Contains more Water +2688.2%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +660.2%
Contains more Fats +5200%
Contains more Carbs +1896.4%
Contains more Other +225.5%
Contains more Water +2688.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7993.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6391.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7993.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6391.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20.2%
Contains more Fructose +38.4%
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
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20.2%
Contains more Fructose +38.4%

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 Tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 2.69g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 0.88g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.2g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 3.89g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 18kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 0g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 24.85g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 3.4g 1.2g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 10mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.27mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 11mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 24mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 459mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.96mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.059mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.114mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 0µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.54mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.037mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.019mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.594mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.089mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.08mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 15µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 7.9µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Tomato
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.031g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.083g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Graham cracker
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients

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

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