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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 covers your daily need of 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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
9
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1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
9
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +317%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Cheese crackers
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%
Muffin
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 A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +317%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +143.4%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +127%
Contains more Water +603.1%
Cheese crackers
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
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 +143.4%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +127%
Contains more Water +603.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Starch +222.3%
Contains more Maltose +717%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +310%
Contains more Fructose +227%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Cheese crackers
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
Muffin
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 +222.3%
Contains more Maltose +717%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +310%
Contains more Fructose +227%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 51.9g Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 4.49g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 16.07g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 53g Cheese crackers
Calories 489kcal 375kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 16.31g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 4.53g 31.47g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 44mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 1.3mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 146mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 121mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.19mg 0.37mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.06mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg 0.449mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 8.2µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 156IU 73IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 2.19mg 1.63mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.168mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.163mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.418mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.47mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.04mg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 48µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.066mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 0.181mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.224mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.421mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.199mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.115mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.277mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.257mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.128mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 5.288g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 4.822g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 8.103g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 6.911g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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%
Cheese crackers
28%
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 Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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 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. 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.