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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% 0.12% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 518kcal 430kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 6.69g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 10.6g Pie crust
Net carbs 52.1g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 52.1g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 15mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 61mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 64mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.22mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Pie crust
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.075mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.4mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 86mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 753mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.315mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 22.9µg 6.3µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.265mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 104µg 91µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.055g Pie crust
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 7.974g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 2.509g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
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.