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English muffins vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffins and Multigrain bread

  • English muffins are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Multigrain bread is 74% higher.
  • English muffins contain 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Multigrain bread. English muffins contain 0.477mg of Vitamin B1, while Multigrain bread contains 0.243mg.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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 +46.8%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.8%
Equal in Sodium - 414
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 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Calcium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.8%
Equal in Sodium - 414

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 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.365
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% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.365

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +172.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11
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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +172.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.6%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +19.8%
Contains more Glucose +178.8%
Contains more Fructose +287%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +19.8%
Contains more Glucose +178.8%
Contains more Fructose +287%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 39.01g English muffins
Protein 8.87g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 1.69g 4.6g Multigrain bread
Carbs 44.17g 47.11g Multigrain bread
Calories 227kcal 288kcal Multigrain bread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 3.53g 6.94g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 163mg 111mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 2.72mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 92mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 109mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 425mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.05mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.135mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.505mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 22.4µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.243mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.142mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 94µg 70µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.331mg 0.294mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.351mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.604mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.314mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.15mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.454mg 0.432mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.733g 0.948g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 0.826g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 2.035g Multigrain bread
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 Multigrain bread
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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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