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Sugar substitute vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and Graham cracker

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 80% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 +1041.6%
Contains more Iron +2262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2212.5%
Contains more Potassium +335.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +2328.6%
Contains more Manganese +4531.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +1041.6%
Contains more Iron +2262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2212.5%
Contains more Potassium +335.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +2328.6%
Contains more Manganese +4531.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +940%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +940%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +169.6%
Contains more Other +142.8%
Contains more Protein +224.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Water +169.6%
Contains more Other +142.8%
Contains more Protein +224.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1222.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 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 Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1222.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 74.26g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 0g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 84.77g 77.66g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 3.52g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 4.03g 24.85g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 879mg 77mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 6mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 8mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 39mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 572mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.04mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.007mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.022mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 1.633g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.