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

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Differences between Graham cracker and English muffins

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while English muffins has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • English muffins contain 12 times less Vitamin K than Graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 14.3µg of Vitamin K, while English muffins contain 1.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffins are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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.
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.1%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Sodium - 425
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.1%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Sodium - 425
Equal in Zinc - 1.05

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Folate - 94
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Folate - 94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +527.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Water +1185%
Equal in Other - 1.71
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
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
Contains more Fats +527.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.8%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Water +1185%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +981.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +981.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +25.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +57.6%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +25.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +57.6%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 40.67g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 10.6g 1.69g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 44.17g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 227kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 37.2g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.69g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 3.4g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 77mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 3.78mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 40mg 24mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 92mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 109mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.96mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.17mg 0.135mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.505mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.31mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.25mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 4.07mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.363mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.054mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.2µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.383g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.498g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.048g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker English muffins
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
35%
Graham cracker
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 ($)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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