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Graham cracker vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Graham cracker and Muffin?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Fiber, yet Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 31% more.
  • Graham cracker has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Muffin. While Graham cracker has 4.439mg of Vitamin B3, Muffin has only 1.418mg.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.5%
Contains more IronIron +190.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%

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%
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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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +174.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1467.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.63mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +51.6%
Contains more WaterWater +636.3%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +185.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +22.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +22.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Muffin Opinion
Calories 430kcal 375kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 4.49g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 16.07g Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 74.26g 51.9g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 53g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 44mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 121mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.3mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 31.47g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 1.1g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.06mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.37mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 16.31g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 146mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 2IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.51mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 1.019mg 0.449mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.168mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.163mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.418mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.04mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 14.3µg 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 91µg 48µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.2g Graham cracker
Choline 5.9mg 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.844g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Fructose 0.99g 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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