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Pizza vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pizza and Graham cracker

  • Pizza has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Manganese is 29% more.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 Calcium +144.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Contains more Iron +52.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Contains more Manganese +183.1%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +144.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Contains more Iron +52.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Contains more Manganese +183.1%
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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +17800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.4%
Equal in Folate - 91
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 A +17800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.4%
Equal in Folate - 91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Water +1173.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +133%
Equal in Fats - 10.6
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +70.3%
Contains more Water +1173.5%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +133%
Equal in Fats - 10.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.509
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.509

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +72.8%
Contains more Sucrose +11310%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Equal in Fructose - 0.99
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +72.8%
Contains more Sucrose +11310%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Equal in Fructose - 0.99

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 11.39g 6.69g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 33.33g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 266kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 26.95g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 1g 0.99g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 24.85g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 188mg 77mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 24mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 216mg 185mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 170mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.34mg 0.96mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.36mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 19.9µg 6.3µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 2IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.265mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 93µg 91µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.055g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 4.465g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 2.509g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Graham cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.832g)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.