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English muffins vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and Graham cracker

  • English muffins have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Graham cracker have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 2 times less Calcium than English muffins. English muffins contain 163mg of Calcium, while Graham cracker contains 77mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffins are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.1%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
Equal in Sodium - 459
Equal in Zinc - 0.96
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.1%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
Equal in Sodium - 459
Equal in Zinc - 0.96

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1091.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.439
Equal in Folate - 91
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1091.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.439
Equal in Folate - 91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Water +1185%
Contains more Fats +527.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Equal in Other - 1.66
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
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 Protein +32.6%
Contains more Water +1185%
Contains more Fats +527.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +981.9%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +981.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +25.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +57.6%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%
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
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 Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +25.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +57.6%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 8.87g 6.69g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 44.17g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 227kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 37.2g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.69g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 3.53g 24.85g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 3.4g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 77mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 3.78mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 92mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 109mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 425mg 459mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.96mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.505mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 22.4µg 6.3µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.31mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.265mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 94µg 91µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 1.633g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.599g Graham cracker

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English muffins Graham cracker
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
32%
English muffins
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.

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