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Cheese crackers vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheese crackers and English muffins

  • Cheese crackers have more Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, English muffins have more Selenium.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Sodium is 24% more.
  • Cheese crackers have 9 times more Vitamin B12 than English muffins. Cheese crackers have 0.34µg of Vitamin B12, while English muffins have 0.04µg.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, cheese, regular and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).

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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 Iron +22%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Iron +22%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +606.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.8%
Contains more Folate +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +606.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.8%
Contains more Folate +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Fats +1245.6%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Contains more Water +1127%
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Fats +1245.6%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Contains more Water +1127%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1399.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1399.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +41.3%
Contains more Maltose +76.1%
Contains more Glucose +120%
Contains more Fructose +86.5%
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +41.3%
Contains more Maltose +76.1%
Contains more Glucose +120%
Contains more Fructose +86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 40.67g Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 8.87g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 1.69g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 44.17g Cheese crackers
Calories 489kcal 227kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 37.2g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 4.53g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 2.3g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 136mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 4.88mg 4mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 92mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 109mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 1.19mg 1.05mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.562mg 0.505mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 0.31mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.477mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.25mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 4.07mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.363mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.054mg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 94µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.04µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 1.2µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.108mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.404mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.652mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.194mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.417mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.454mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.201mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0.542g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 5.288g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 0.383g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 0.498g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.048g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers English muffins
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
53%
Cheese crackers
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.