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English muffins vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and Focaccia

  • English muffins have more Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Fiber, and Manganese, while Focaccia have more Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Calcium is 13% higher.
  • Focaccia contains 2 times less Fiber than English muffins. English muffins contain 3.5g of Fiber, while Focaccia contains 1.8g.
  • The amount of Sodium in English muffins are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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 Calcium +365.7%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Equal in Potassium - 114
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +365.7%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Equal in Potassium - 114

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 B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Folate +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.67
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Folate +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Fats +366.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.77
Equal in Water - 45.91
Equal in Other - 1.61
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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Fats +366.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.77
Equal in Water - 45.91
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1380.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.6%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1380.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 34.02g English muffins
Protein 8.87g 8.77g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 44.17g 35.82g English muffins
Calories 227kcal 249kcal Focaccia
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 3.5g 1.8g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 35mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 3.16mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 20mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 109mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 425mg 561mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.135mg 0.091mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.364mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 15.9µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0.31mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.47mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 3.67mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 94µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 0.877g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 0.994g Focaccia
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 Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients
  2. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.