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English muffin vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Cracker 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.
  • 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.
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +352.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +352.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Potassium - 118

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +1240.8%
Contains more Fats +1368.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Equal in Other - 2.49
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 Protein +16%
Contains more Water +1240.8%
Contains more Fats +1368.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2069.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1379.4%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2069.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Cracker
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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 59g Cracker
Protein 7.7g 6.64g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 46g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 235kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.89mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 21mg 18mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 131mg 118mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 726mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.104mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.417mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 37µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
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
Trans Fat 1.076g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 5.562g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 13.137g 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
English muffin Cracker
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
15%
English muffin
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
56%
Cracker

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