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English muffin vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Crackers different?

  • English muffin contains less Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese than Crackers.
  • Crackers covers your daily need of Iron 39% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +352.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more WaterWater +1240.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1368.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
~equal in Other ~2.49g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Crackers
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 English muffin Crackers Opinion
Calories 235kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 7.7g 6.64g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 59g Crackers
Carbs 46g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 21mg 18mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 131mg 118mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.104mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg English muffin
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 133mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 464mg 726mg English muffin
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.357mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.417mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 37µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g English muffin
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 0.259g 5.562g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.084mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.193mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.246mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.471mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.103mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.112mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.331mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.294mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.145mg English muffin
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Crackers
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
14%
English muffin
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
56%
Crackers

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?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.