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Graham cracker vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Graham cracker and Zucchini

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Copper, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 57 times less Sodium than Graham cracker. Graham cracker has 459mg of Sodium, while Zucchini has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +381.3%
Contains more IronIron +921.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +386.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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% 0.12% 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 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +884.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +232.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9900%
Contains more CholineCholine +61%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.163mg
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +452.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3212.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2397.1%
Contains more OtherOther +191.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2696.2%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22709.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5820.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +45540%
Contains more FructoseFructose +39.4%
~equal in Glucose ~1.07g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Zucchini
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Zucchini Opinion
Calories 430kcal 17kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 1.21g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.32g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Net carbs 74.26g 2.11g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 3.11g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 16mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 261mg Zucchini
Iron 3.78mg 0.37mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 3.4g 1g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.053mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.32mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 0g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 38mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 8mg Zucchini
Vitamin A 2IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.12mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.177mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 0.2µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.045mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.094mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.451mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.204mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Vitamin K 14.3µg 4.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 24µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Zucchini
Choline 5.9mg 9.5mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.011g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.091g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Fructose 0.99g 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.061g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 0.03g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

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

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