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English muffin vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Dough different?

  • English muffin contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese than Dough.
  • Dough covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 44% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Bread, french or vienna (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 Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Iron +339.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Equal in Calcium - 52
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Iron +339.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Equal in Calcium - 52

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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Dough
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +232.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +232.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.855
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.855

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 Dough
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Dough Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 49.68g Dough
Protein 7.7g 10.75g Dough
Fats 1.8g 2.42g Dough
Carbs 46g 51.88g Dough
Calories 235kcal 272kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 52mg
Iron 0.89mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 133mg 105mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 117mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 602mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.129mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.357mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 37µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.005g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.529g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.362g Dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.855g English muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough 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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.