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English muffins vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between English muffins and English muffin?

  • English muffins are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Iron is 39% more.
  • English muffin contains 3 times less Calcium than English muffins. English muffins contain 163mg of Calcium, while English muffin contains 52mg.

We used English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types 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 Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +349.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +41.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Equal in Sodium - 464
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +349.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +41.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Equal in Sodium - 464
Equal in Copper - 0.129

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 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.8
Equal in Carbs - 46
Equal in Water - 42.1
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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.8
Equal in Carbs - 46
Equal in Water - 42.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.3%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 8.87g 7.7g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 44.17g 46g English muffin
Calories 227kcal 235kcal English muffin
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g English muffin
Fiber 3.5g 2.7g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 52mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 0.89mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 21mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 109mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 425mg 464mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.7mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.129mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.357mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.181mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.154mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 1.566mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.043mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 37µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.04µg
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.092mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.242mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.315mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.553mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.241mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.139mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.379mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.353mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.17mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 0.302g English muffins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 0.888g English muffin
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
English muffins English muffin
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
32%
English muffins
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.474g)
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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.