English muffin vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between English muffin and Danish pastry
- English muffin is richer in Fiber, yet Danish pastry is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Danish pastry is 33% higher.
- English muffin contains 3 times more Fiber than Danish pastry. English muffin contains 2.7g of Fiber, while Danish pastry contains 1g.
- English muffin contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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.
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Calcium
+48.6%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+23.1%
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Potassium
+33.7%
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Copper
+44.9%
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Iron
+102.2%
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Sodium
-10.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
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Calcium
+48.6%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+23.1%
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Potassium
+33.7%
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Copper
+44.9%
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Iron
+102.2%
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Sodium
-10.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
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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Vitamin B5
+46.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+62.2%
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Vitamin B12
+400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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Vitamin B5
+46.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+62.2%
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Vitamin B12
+400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+23.7%
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Water
+34.1%
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Other
+60%
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Fats
+1116.7%
Equal in Protein - 8
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
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Carbs
+23.7%
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Water
+34.1%
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+60%
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Fats
+1116.7%
Equal in Protein - 8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3646%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+190%
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
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Saturated Fat
-96.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3646%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+190%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 36.2g |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 8g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 21.9g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 37.2g |
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| Calories | 235kcal | 374kcal |
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| Sugar | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 417mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.7mg | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.089mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.351mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 60µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.205mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 6.794g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 11.313g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 2.575g |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.535g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)