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

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Important differences between white bread and graham cracker

  • White bread has more selenium, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, graham cracker has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% more.
  • White bread has 2 times more vitamin B1 than graham cracker. White bread has 0.533mg of vitamin B1, while graham cracker has 0.265mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +87%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +249.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.1%
~equal in Iron ~3.78mg
~equal in Sodium ~459mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +22%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7050%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.439mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +32.3%
Contains more WaterWater +974.3%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%
Contains more FatsFats +218.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +318.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 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 GlucoseGlucose +51%
Contains more FructoseFructose +145.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +25.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Graham cracker DV% diff.
Selenium 22µg 6.3µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 5.388g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.265mg 22%
Manganese 0.536mg 1.019mg 21%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 14.3µg 12%
Phosphorus 98mg 185mg 12%
Fats 3.33g 10.6g 11%
Carbs 49.42g 77.66g 9%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.51mg 9%
Copper 0.101mg 0.17mg 8%
Calories 266kcal 430kcal 8%
Calcium 144mg 77mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.317mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 2.509g 5%
Folate 111µg 91µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.156mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 40mg 4%
Starch 37.17g 46.56g 4%
Saturated fat 0.698g 1.633g 4%
Protein 8.85g 6.69g 4%
Fiber 2.7g 3.4g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 4.439mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.42mg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.96mg 2%
Iron 3.61mg 3.78mg 2%
Choline 14.6mg 5.9mg 2%
Fructose 2.43g 0.99g 2%
Potassium 126mg 170mg 1%
Sodium 490mg 459mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
White 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
33%
White bread
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White bread
White bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.