Graham Crackers vs. Edamame

Nutrition comparison of Graham Crackers and Edamame


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of graham crackers versus edamame (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in graham crackers and edamame:

  • Both edamame and graham crackers are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber and iron.
  • Edamame has 62% less saturated fat than graham cracker.
  • Edamame is a great source of protein.
  • Edamame is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Graham cracker has more riboflavin and niacin, however, edamame contains more folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of graham crackers and edamame is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Graham Crackers (Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon)) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both edamame and graham crackers are high in calories. Graham cracker has 255% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and graham cracker has 430 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, graham crackers is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Graham crackers has a macronutrient ratio of 6:72:22 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Graham Crackers Edamame
Protein 6% 37%
Carbohydrates 72% 27%
Fat 22% 36%
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carbohydrates

Graham cracker is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 89% less carbohydrates than graham cracker - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and graham cracker has 77.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both edamame and graham crackers are high in dietary fiber. Edamame has 53% more dietary fiber than graham cracker - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and graham cracker has 3.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Graham cracker is high in sugar and edamame has 91% less sugar than graham cracker - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and graham cracker has 24.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 78% more protein than graham cracker - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and graham cracker has 6.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Edamame has 62% less saturated fat than graham cracker - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and graham cracker has 1.6g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both edamame and graham crackers are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and graham cracker has 0.06g of trans fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Edamame has more Vitamin C than graham cracker - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and graham cracker does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Edamame has more Vitamin A than graham cracker - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and graham cracker does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Edamame and graham crackers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and graham cracker has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Edamame and graham crackers contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and graham cracker has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Graham cracker has more riboflavin and niacin, however, edamame contains more folate. Both graham crackers and edamame contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Graham Crackers Edamame
Thiamin 0.265 MG 0.2 MG
Riboflavin 0.317 MG 0.155 MG
Niacin 4.439 MG 0.915 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.42 MG 0.395 MG
Vitamin B6 0.156 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 91 UG 311 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both edamame and graham crackers are high in calcium. Graham cracker has 22% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and graham cracker has 77mg of calcium.

iron

Both edamame and graham crackers are high in iron. Graham cracker has 67% more iron than edamame - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and graham cracker has 3.8mg of iron.

potassium

Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 156% more potassium than graham cracker - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and graham cracker has 170mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Graham Crackers Edamame
beta-carotene 1 UG 175 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 77 UG 1619 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both graham crackers and edamame contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Graham Crackers Edamame
alpha linoleic acid 0.622 G 0.358 G
EPA ~ 0.003 G
Total 0.622 G 0.361 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, graham cracker has more linoleic acid than edamame per 100 grams.

Graham Crackers Edamame
other omega 6 0.004 G 0.002 G
linoleic acid 4.757 G 1.792 G
Total 4.761 G 1.794 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Graham Crackers (Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon)) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .

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FAQ

Does edamame or graham crackers contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both edamame and graham crackers are high in calories. Graham cracker has 260% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and graham cracker has 430 calories.

Is edamame or graham crackers better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 80% more protein than graham cracker - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and graham cracker has 6.7g of protein.

Does edamame or graham crackers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, graham cracker is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 90% fewer carbohydrates than graham cracker - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and graham cracker has 77.7g of carbohydrates.

Does edamame or graham crackers contain more calcium?
Both edamame and graham crackers are high in calcium. Graham cracker has 20% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and graham cracker has 77mg of calcium.

Does edamame or graham crackers contain more iron?
Both edamame and graham crackers are high in iron. Graham cracker has 70% more iron than edamame - edamame has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and graham cracker has 3.8mg of iron.

Does edamame or graham crackers contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than graham cracker - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and graham cracker has 170mg of potassium.

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