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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.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index than muffin.

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.
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%
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 +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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
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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%
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%
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%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +110.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +86%
Contains more WaterWater +394.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 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 -41.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 +315.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +108.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +925%
Contains more FructoseFructose +536.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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. 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.