Saltine cracker vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saltine cracker and English muffins?
- Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese than English muffins.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 85% higher.
- English muffins have 4 times less vitamin B2 than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of vitamin B2, while English muffins have 0.154mg.
- English muffins are lower in sodium.
We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +767.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +264.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1138.2% |
~equal in
Other
~2.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.259g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 0.89mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.154mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.181mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 1.566mg | 26% |
| Folate | 124µg | 37µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 464mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 46g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.357mg | 12% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 7.7g | 6% |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.446mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 0.888g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.6g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 115mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.38g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 0.259g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)