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English muffin vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between English muffin and Graham cracker

  • English muffin has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +324.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.4%
~equal in Sodium ~459mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg

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% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1141.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%
Contains more FatsFats +488.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.8%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +730.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 235kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 7.7g 6.69g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 46g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 21mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 52mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 131mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 0.89mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.129mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.7mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 133mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 464mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.357mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.42mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 37µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g English muffin
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 0.259g 1.633g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.374g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.