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Saltine cracker vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and English muffin?

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese than English muffin.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 85% higher.
  • English muffin has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while English muffin has 0.154mg.
  • English muffin is 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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.
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%
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
18% 21% 61%
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.
Saltine cracker English muffin
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker English muffin Opinion
Calories 393kcal 235kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7.7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 1.8g English muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 79.6g 43.3g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 46g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 52mg English muffin
Potassium 115mg 131mg English muffin
Iron 7.72mg 0.89mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.7g
Copper 0.145mg 0.129mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.7mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 133mg English muffin
Sodium 849mg 464mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.357mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.181mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.154mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.566mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.043mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 37µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.259g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.888g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.092mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.242mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.315mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.553mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.241mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.379mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.353mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.17mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker English muffin
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
41%
Saltine cracker
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.