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

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Important differences between Graham cracker and English muffin

  • 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.
  • Graham cracker has 6 times more Saturated Fat than English muffin. Graham cracker has 1.633g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.259g.

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

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~464mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.446mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +488.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1141.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +730.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker English muffin
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 Graham cracker English muffin Opinion
Calories 430kcal 235kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 10.6g 1.8g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 74.26g 43.3g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 46g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 21mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 52mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 131mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.89mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g English muffin
Fiber 3.4g 2.7g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.129mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.7mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 133mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 464mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.357mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.181mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.154mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.566mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.043mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 37µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g English muffin
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.302g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.888g 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
Graham cracker English 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
32%
Graham cracker
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
30%
English muffin

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.