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English muffin vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Crouton

  • English muffin contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Manganese than Crouton.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Iron is 40% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in English muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Croutons, plain.

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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 Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +358.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Equal in Potassium - 124
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +358.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Equal in Potassium - 124

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.3%
Contains more Folate +256.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.3%
Contains more Folate +256.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +665.5%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Equal in Other - 2.5
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +665.5%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 7.7g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 1.8g 6.6g Crouton
Carbs 46g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 235kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 2.7g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 52mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 0.89mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 21mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 133mg 115mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 124mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 698mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.129mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.357mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.429mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.026mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.242mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.553mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.241mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.139mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.353mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.17mg 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 0.259g 1.51g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Crouton
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
15%
English muffin
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.