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Cracker vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cracker and Muffin

  • Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Muffin is higher in Choline.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Iron 34% more than Muffin.
  • Cracker has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Muffin. While Cracker has 4.352mg of Vitamin B3, Muffin has only 1.418mg.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
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3
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +210%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Manganese - 0.449
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +210%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Manganese - 0.449

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin E +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +64.5%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Water +694.9%
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
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +64.5%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Water +694.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Starch +204.7%
Contains more Sucrose +303%
Contains more Glucose +161.7%
Contains more Fructose +317.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.47
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
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +204.7%
Contains more Sucrose +303%
Contains more Glucose +161.7%
Contains more Fructose +317.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 59g 51.9g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 4.49g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 16.07g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 53g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 375kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 16.31g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 8.18g 31.47g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 44mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.3mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 146mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 726mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.49mg 0.37mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.06mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.449mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.63mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.168mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.163mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.418mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 48µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 69.3µg 39.2µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.066mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.181mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.224mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.421mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.112mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.277mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.257mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.128mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.822g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 8.103g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 6.911g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.048g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 1.022g Cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.