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Meatball vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Meatball and Graham cracker

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Graham cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Meatball covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 15 times less Choline than Meatball. Meatball contains 88.4mg of Choline, while Graham cracker contains 5.9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +315.3%
Contains more Calcium +208%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +315.3%
Contains more Calcium +208%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +213.9%
Contains more Water +1610.9%
Contains more Other +141%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Carbs +870.8%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +213.9%
Contains more Water +1610.9%
Contains more Other +141%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Carbs +870.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 21g 6.69g Meatball
Fats 9g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 8g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 197kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 1.25g 24.85g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 3.4g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.16mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 344mg 185mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 170mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.8mg 0.96mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.17mg Meatball
Manganese 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 0.8µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.73mg 1.51mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.265mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.156mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 1.633g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 5.388g 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
Meatball Graham cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.