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Bread sticks vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bread sticks and English muffins different?

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while English muffins are higher in Calcium.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Selenium 27% more than English muffins.
  • Bread sticks contain 3 times more Vitamin E than English muffins. Bread sticks contain 1.01mg of Vitamin E , while English muffins contain 0.31mg.
  • English muffins are lower in Sodium.

Bread sticks, plain and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Calcium +640.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Calcium +640.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Manganese - 0.505

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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Contains more Vitamin E +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Folate +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Folate +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +462.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +133.9%
Contains more Water +614.1%
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +462.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +133.9%
Contains more Water +614.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +831.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +831.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks English muffins
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 40.67g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 8.87g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 1.69g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 44.17g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 227kcal Bread sticks
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 1.26g 3.53g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 22mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 4.28mg 4mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 92mg Bread sticks
Potassium 124mg 109mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.88mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.188mg 0.135mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.505mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 22.4µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.31mg Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.477mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.25mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 4.07mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.363mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.054mg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 94µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.108mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.331mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.404mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.652mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.212mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.417mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.454mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.201mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 0.383g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 0.498g Bread sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks English muffins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Bread sticks
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.