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Cracker vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and English muffin different?

  • English muffin contains less Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese than Cracker.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Iron 39% more than English muffin.
  • Cracker has 21 times more Saturated Fat than English muffin. Cracker has 5.562g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.259g.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +352.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +24%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +352.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +24%

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 B1 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1368.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +1240.8%
Equal in Other - 2.4
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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +1368.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +1240.8%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2069.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1379.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2069.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1379.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

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 muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 59g 43.3g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 26.43g 1.8g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 46g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 235kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g English muffin
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 120mg 52mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.89mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 248mg 133mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 726mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.49mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.104mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.491mg 0.357mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.181mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.154mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.566mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.043mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 37µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.193mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.471mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.103mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.112mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.294mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.145mg 0.17mg English muffin
Trans Fat 1.076g English muffin
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.302g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.888g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker English 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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.