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Vanilla extract vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between vanilla extract and graham cracker

  • The amount of iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin K in graham cracker is higher than in vanilla extract.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need for iron, 46% more than vanilla extract.
  • The amount of sodium in vanilla extract is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +3050%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +772.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2983.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +343%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +944.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +1451%
Contains more OtherOther +1987.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11050%
Contains more FatsFats +17566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +513.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24990%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Graham cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.12mg 3.78mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 5.388g 36%
Manganese 0.23mg 1.019mg 34%
Phosphorus 6mg 185mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 4.439mg 25%
Folate 0µg 91µg 23%
Carbs 12.65g 77.66g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.265mg 21%
Sodium 9mg 459mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.317mg 17%
Fats 0.06g 10.6g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Protein 0.06g 6.69g 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Selenium 0µg 6.3µg 11%
Copper 0.072mg 0.17mg 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.156mg 10%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.96mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.42mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.01g 1.633g 7%
Calories 288kcal 430kcal 7%
Calcium 11mg 77mg 7%
Magnesium 12mg 40mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 2.509g 6%
Potassium 148mg 170mg 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 12.65g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 12.65g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
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
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $6)
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)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.