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Cracker vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cracker and English muffins?

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, however, English muffins are richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 57% more.
  • English muffins contain 10 times less Vitamin E than Cracker. Cracker contains 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while English muffins contain 0.31mg.
  • English muffins have less Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) types in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +234.3%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +234.3%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Manganese - 0.505

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 E +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Folate - 94
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Folate - 94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1463.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +1287.3%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +1463.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +1287.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +33.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +40.4%
Contains more Fructose +137.9%
Contains more Maltose +354.2%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 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 +33.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +40.4%
Contains more Fructose +137.9%
Contains more Maltose +354.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 59g 40.67g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 26.43g 1.69g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 44.17g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 227kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 37.2g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 8.18g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 2.3g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 120mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 4.03mg 4mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 248mg 92mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 109mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.49mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.104mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.491mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 6.7µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.31mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.25mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.07mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.363mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.054mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.2µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.193mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.471mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.103mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.112mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.294mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.145mg 0.201mg English muffins
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.383g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.498g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.048g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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%
Cracker
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffins
English muffins is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.