Saltine cracker vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saltine cracker and muffin
- Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and folate, while muffin has more vitamin K and choline.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 80% higher.
- Muffin contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 5.714mg of vitamin B3, while muffin contains 1.418mg.
- The amount of sodium in muffin is lower.
- Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +493.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +161% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +303% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1258.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +371.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.3mg | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 8.103g | 49% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.163mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.168mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 39.2µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 1.418mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 8.2µg | 24% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 16.07g | 22% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 336mg | 22% |
| Folate | 124µg | 48µg | 19% |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 92.5mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 2.844g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 4.49g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 53g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.449mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 146mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 375kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 115mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.38g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +904.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +634.1% |
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3295.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1082.9% |
