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Cheese crackers vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese crackers and muffin different?

  • Cheese crackers are richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline.
  • Cheese crackers cover your daily need for iron, 45% more than muffin.
  • Cheese crackers contain 4 times more vitamin B3 than muffin. Cheese crackers contain 6.113mg of vitamin B3, while muffin contains 1.418mg.
  • Muffin is lower in sodium.

Crackers, cheese, regular and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +275.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +317%
Contains more CholineCholine +963.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.47mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Muffin
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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 ProteinProtein +143.4%
Contains more FatsFats +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +127%
Contains more WaterWater +603.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 StarchStarch +222.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +717%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +310%
Contains more FructoseFructose +227%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Muffin DV% diff.
Iron 4.88mg 1.3mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.168mg 33%
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.418mg 29%
Sodium 973mg 336mg 28%
Folate 152µg 48µg 26%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 39.2µg 25%
Choline 8.7mg 92.5mg 15%
Starch 52.56g 16.31g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.163mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 8.103g 13%
Protein 10.93g 4.49g 13%
Saturated fat 5.288g 2.844g 11%
Selenium 13.5µg 8.2µg 10%
Fats 22.74g 16.07g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.04mg 10%
Calcium 136mg 44mg 9%
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg 9%
Phosphorus 200mg 146mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg 8%
Copper 0.125mg 0.06mg 7%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.37mg 7%
Calories 489kcal 375kcal 6%
Manganese 0.562mg 0.449mg 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g 5%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 1.63mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Carbs 59.42g 53g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.744g 4.822g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 156mg 121mg 1%
Fructose 0.37g 1.21g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 57.12g 51.9g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 4.53g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin A 17µg 21µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.542g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Cheese crackers
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.444g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.

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