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Graham cracker vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between graham cracker and wafer

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, wafer is richer in copper.
  • Wafer covers your daily copper needs 33% more than graham cracker.
  • Wafer has 6 times less vitamin K than graham cracker. Graham cracker has 14.3µg of vitamin K, while wafer has 2.4µg.
  • Graham cracker contains less sodium.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of wafer is 61.

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

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
~equal in Iron ~4.01mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.7µg

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%
Wafer
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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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +495.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.381mg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +34%
Contains more WaterWater +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.6g
~equal in Carbs ~72.7g

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Wafer DV% diff.
Copper 0.17mg 0.463mg 33%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.696mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.633g 4.241g 12%
Folate 91µg 47µg 11%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2.4µg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.858mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.051mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 4.153g 8%
Phosphorus 185mg 132mg 8%
Fats 10.6g 14.2g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 4.865g 6%
Calcium 77mg 31mg 5%
Sodium 459mg 580mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.203mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.266mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 53mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Iron 3.78mg 4.01mg 3%
Carbs 77.66g 72.7g 2%
Choline 5.9mg 14.3mg 2%
Potassium 170mg 210mg 1%
Selenium 6.3µg 5.7µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.381mg 1%
Zinc 0.96mg 1.09mg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Calories 430kcal 433kcal 0%
Protein 6.69g 6.6g 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 37.43g N/A
Fiber 3.4g 3.4g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g 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

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Graham cracker Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.608g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.