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English muffins vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between English muffins and Cracker?

  • English muffins are higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 57% more.
  • Cracker contains 3 times less Selenium than English muffins. English muffins contain 22.4µg of Selenium, while Cracker contains 6.7µg.
  • English muffins have less Sodium.

We used English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types 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 +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +234.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Manganese - 0.491
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +234.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Manganese - 0.491

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 B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Equal in Folate - 92
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5675%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Equal in Folate - 92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +1287.3%
Contains more Fats +1463.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Other +45.6%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 +33.6%
Contains more Water +1287.3%
Contains more Fats +1463.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Other +45.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1611%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +40.4%
Contains more Fructose +137.9%
Contains more Maltose +354.2%
Contains more Starch +33.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +40.4%
Contains more Fructose +137.9%
Contains more Maltose +354.2%
Contains more Starch +33.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffins Cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 59g Cracker
Protein 8.87g 6.64g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 44.17g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 227kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 37.2g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.69g 0.29g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 8.18g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 2.3g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 120mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 24mg 18mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 109mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 425mg 726mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.49mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.104mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.491mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 6.7µg English muffins
Vitamin E 0.31mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.416mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 94µg 92µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.084mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.193mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.246mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.471mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.103mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.112mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.331mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.294mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.145mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 5.562g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffins
English muffins is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.