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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 3 times less Selenium than raisin bread. Raisin bread has 20µg of Selenium, while graham cracker has 6.3µg.
  • 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% 0.12% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 274kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 7.9g 6.69g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Raisin bread
Net carbs 48g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 52.3g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 66mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 227mg 170mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 5.68g 24.85g Raisin bread
Fiber 4.3g 3.4g Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.17mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 109mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 347mg 459mg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.501mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 20µg 6.3µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.265mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.317mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 1.7µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 106µg 91µg Raisin bread
Trans Fat 0.055g Raisin bread
Choline 14.6mg 5.9mg Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 1.081g 1.633g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.083mg Raisin bread
Threonine 0.222mg Raisin bread
Isoleucine 0.287mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.516mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.2mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.128mg Raisin bread
Phenylalanine 0.361mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.329mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg Raisin bread
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
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.