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

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Significant differences between raisin bread and graham cracker

  • Raisin bread has more selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Raisin bread covers your daily selenium needs 25% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of raisin bread is 53.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, raisin, enriched 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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
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 PotassiumPotassium +33.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +30.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.4%

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% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +741.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +891.2%
Contains more FatsFats +140.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.5%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 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 -33.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +693.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.509g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Graham cracker DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 5.388g 31%
Selenium 20µg 6.3µg 25%
Manganese 0.501mg 1.019mg 23%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 14.3µg 11%
Iron 2.9mg 3.78mg 11%
Phosphorus 109mg 185mg 11%
Fats 4.4g 10.6g 10%
Calories 274kcal 430kcal 8%
Carbs 52.3g 77.66g 8%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.51mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.156mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 4.439mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.317mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.265mg 6%
Sodium 347mg 459mg 5%
Folate 106µg 91µg 4%
Fiber 4.3g 3.4g 4%
Copper 0.198mg 0.17mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.081g 1.633g 3%
Magnesium 26mg 40mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 5.9mg 2%
Potassium 227mg 170mg 2%
Protein 7.9g 6.69g 2%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.96mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.294g 2.509g 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.42mg 1%
Calcium 66mg 77mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 48g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 5.68g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.516mg 0%
Lysine 0.2mg 0%
Methionine 0.128mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.329mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 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
Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.