Graham cracker vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between graham cracker and white cake
- White cake has less iron, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Graham cracker covers your daily iron needs 33% more than white cake.
- White cake contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 0.156mg of vitamin B6, while white cake contains 0.029mg.
- Graham cracker has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of graham cracker is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +437.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +248.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +510.6% |
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Fats
~10.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.78mg | 1.16mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 1.019mg | 0.277mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.388g | 2.162g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.439mg | 1.063mg | 21% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 70mg | 16% |
| Folate | 91µg | 31µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.128mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.067mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.317mg | 0.189mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.633g | 3.897g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 4.1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 284mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 10.7µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.96mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.69g | 4.4g | 5% |
| Carbs | 77.66g | 63.2g | 5% |
| Calories | 430kcal | 356kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.509g | 3.692g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 77mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.6g | 10.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.26g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24.85g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| 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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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.264g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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