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

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Important differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Muffin

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, however, Muffin has more Choline, and Vitamin K.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Muffin. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 6.442mg of Vitamin B3, while Muffin has 1.418mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Sodium.

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

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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 Iron +328.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +328.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.7%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Fats +86%
Contains more Water +394.3%
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
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 Protein +110.7%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Fats +86%
Contains more Water +394.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +315.9%
Contains more Maltose +108.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +536.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
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 Starch +315.9%
Contains more Maltose +108.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +536.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 51.9g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 4.49g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 74.05g 53g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 375kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g 16.31g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 1.29g 31.47g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 1.1g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 5.57mg 1.3mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 152mg 121mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.69mg 0.37mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.06mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.449mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 8.2µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.168mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.163mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.418mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.47mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.04mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 48µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 25.4µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.066mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.181mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.421mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.147mg 0.115mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.277mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.257mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.128mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.2g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 1.653g 2.844g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.191g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.