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Pie crust vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pie crust and graham cracker

  • Pie crust has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, graham cracker is higher in manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Pie crust covers your daily saturated fat needs 32% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 4 times less selenium than pie crust. Pie crust contains 22.9µg of selenium, while graham cracker contains 6.3µg.
  • Graham cracker has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 SeleniumSelenium +263.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.5%

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 FatsFats +196.2%
Contains more WaterWater +124.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +612.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Graham cracker DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 17.887g 2.509g 38%
Fats 31.4g 10.6g 32%
Manganese 0.315mg 1.019mg 31%
Selenium 22.9µg 6.3µg 30%
Saturated fat 7.974g 1.633g 29%
Iron 2.22mg 3.78mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Phosphorus 86mg 185mg 14%
Sodium 753mg 459mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 4.439mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.265mg 11%
Copper 0.075mg 0.17mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Carbs 52.1g 77.66g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 5.388g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.317mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.156mg 7%
Magnesium 15mg 40mg 6%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.96mg 5%
Calories 518kcal 430kcal 4%
Folate 104µg 91µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.42mg 3%
Potassium 64mg 170mg 3%
Calcium 61mg 77mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Protein 6.9g 6.69g 0%
Net carbs 52.1g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0%
Leucine 0.476mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.121mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.146mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.341g)
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)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.