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Muffin vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Cheese crackers different?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, and Choline, while Cheese crackers are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese crackers covers your daily need of Iron 45% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin contains 11 times more Choline than Cheese crackers. Muffin contains 92.5mg of Choline, while Cheese crackers contain 8.7mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Crackers, cheese, regular types were used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +275.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%

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.
Muffin
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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%
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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +317%
Contains more CholineCholine +963.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.472mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +603.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.4%
Contains more FatsFats +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +127%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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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
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +310%
Contains more FructoseFructose +227%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +222.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +717%
~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.
Muffin Cheese crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 375kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 4.49g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 16.07g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Carbs 53g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 30mg 3mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 4IU 1IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 44mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 121mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Iron 1.3mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 31.47g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.06mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Zinc 0.37mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Starch 16.31g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 146mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 336mg 973mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 21µg 17µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 8.2µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 39.2µg 9.4µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.542g Muffin
Choline 92.5mg 8.7mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 5.288g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 5.744g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.181mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.421mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.199mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.115mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.257mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.128mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 1.21g 0.37g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.715g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Cheese crackers
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
30%
Muffin
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.444g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.