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Muffin vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muffin and Saltine cracker

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, while Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 80% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 12 times less Saturated Fat than Muffin. Muffin contains 2.844g of Saturated Fat, while Saltine cracker contains 0.244g.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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
3
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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more IronIron +493.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg

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
8
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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +904.4%
Contains more WaterWater +634.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3295.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1082.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 375kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 4.49g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 16.07g 1.6g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 53g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 44mg 22mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 115mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 31.47g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.06mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.37mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 113mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 849mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.12mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 8.2µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.39mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 4.9µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.2g Saltine cracker
Choline 92.5mg 19.6mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.142g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.685g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.181mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.421mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.199mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.115mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.257mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.128mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.