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Multigrain bread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Multigrain bread and Graham cracker different?

  • Multigrain bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Graham cracker is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Multigrain bread is 54% higher.
  • Multigrain bread contains 2 times more Fiber than Graham cracker. While Multigrain bread contains 8.1g of Fiber, Graham cracker contains only 3.4g.

Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +468.3%
Contains more IronIron +39%

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +853.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.265mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.439mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 ProteinProtein +117%
Contains more WaterWater +828%
Contains more OtherOther +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +130.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +76.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +169.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Multigrain bread Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 288kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 14.52g 6.69g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 39.01g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 47.11g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 85mg 40mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 77mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 170mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 6.94g 24.85g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 3.4g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.17mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.96mg Multigrain bread
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 247mg 185mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 459mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 2.201mg 1.019mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 6.3µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.156mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 70µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Multigrain bread
Choline 28.8mg 5.9mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.633g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 2.67g 0.99g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread Graham cracker
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
26%
Multigrain bread
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.

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