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Crackers vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crackers and Muffin

  • Crackers have more Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Muffin is higher in Choline.
  • Crackers covers your daily need of Iron 34% more than Muffin.
  • Crackers have 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Muffin. While Crackers have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +210%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.4%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.449mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +863.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +47.9%
Contains more FatsFats +64.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more WaterWater +694.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 +35.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Muffin
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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 +204.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +303%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +161.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +317.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0.47g
~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.
Crackers Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Muffin Opinion
Calories 510kcal 375kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 4.49g Crackers
Fats 26.43g 16.07g Crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 59g 51.9g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 53g Crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Crackers
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Crackers
Calcium 120mg 44mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 121mg Muffin
Iron 4.03mg 1.3mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 31.47g Crackers
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.06mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.37mg Crackers
Starch 49.69g 16.31g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 146mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.63mg Crackers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.491mg 0.449mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.168mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.163mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.418mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 69.3µg 39.2µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 48µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.2g Muffin
Choline 9.6mg 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.844g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.822g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 8.103g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.066mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 0.181mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.224mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg 0.421mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.112mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.277mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.257mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.128mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 1.022g Crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.048g Crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 6.911g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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%
Crackers
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
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 Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - 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.