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Muffin vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between muffin and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Muffin has more choline and vitamin K; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 53% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index than muffin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +328.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%

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% 7% 33% 1.5% 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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more FolateFolate +179.2%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 1.3mg 5.57mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.702mg 45%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 6.442mg 31%
Sodium 336mg 941mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.487mg 25%
Folate 48µg 134µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.835g 22%
Starch 16.31g 67.83g 21%
Choline 92.5mg 16.7mg 14%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 25.4µg 12%
Fats 16.07g 8.64g 11%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.686mg 10%
Protein 4.49g 9.46g 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.06mg 0.139mg 9%
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 1.986g 7%
Carbs 53g 74.05g 7%
Phosphorus 146mg 102mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.844g 1.653g 5%
Selenium 8.2µg 10.3µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.15mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 19mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Calories 375kcal 418kcal 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0.19g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.536mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 4.25g N/A

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +86%
Contains more WaterWater +394.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.9%

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
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +925%
Contains more FructoseFructose +536.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +315.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +108.5%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.