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Graham cracker vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Graham cracker and Watermelon different?

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber than Watermelon.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Graham cracker is 44% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 459 times more Sodium than Watermelon. While Graham cracker contains 459mg of Sodium, Watermelon contains only 1mg.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Watermelon, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +1000%
Contains more Iron +1475%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1581.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +2581.6%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
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% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1475%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1581.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +860%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +2581.6%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +2920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +703%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.7%
Contains more Folate +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%
Contains more Vitamin A +28350%
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +703%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.7%
Contains more Folate +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14200%
Contains more Vitamin A +28350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +996.7%
Contains more Fats +6966.7%
Contains more Carbs +928.6%
Contains more Other +591.7%
Contains more Water +2597.6%
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% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +996.7%
Contains more Fats +6966.7%
Contains more Carbs +928.6%
Contains more Other +591.7%
Contains more Water +2597.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6681.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10676%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6681.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10676%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1786%
Contains more Glucose +51.9%
Contains more Fructose +239.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1786%
Contains more Glucose +51.9%
Contains more Fructose +239.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Watermelon
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 Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 7.15g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 0.61g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.15g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 7.55g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 30kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 0g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 24.85g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 3.4g 0.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 7mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.24mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 11mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 112mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.96mg 0.1mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.042mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.038mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 0.4µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.05mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.033mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.021mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.178mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.221mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.045mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0.1µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Watermelon
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.037g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.05g 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 Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients

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

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