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English muffins vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and Pie crust

  • The amount of Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc in English muffins are higher than in Pie crust.
  • Pie crust covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than English muffins.
  • Pie crust has 3 times less Calcium than English muffins. English muffins have 163mg of Calcium, while Pie crust has 61mg.
  • English muffins contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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 +167.2%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86
Equal in Selenium - 22.9
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 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Contains more Calcium +167.2%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86
Equal in Selenium - 22.9

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 B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +10.6%
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% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +10.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Water +473.2%
Contains more Fats +1758%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +17%
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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Water +473.2%
Contains more Fats +1758%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4570.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.8%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4570.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.8%

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 Pie crust
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 muffins Pie crust Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 52.1g Pie crust
Protein 8.87g 6.9g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 31.4g Pie crust
Carbs 44.17g 52.1g Pie crust
Calories 227kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Pie crust
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 61mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 2.22mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 15mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 86mg English muffins
Potassium 109mg 64mg English muffins
Sodium 425mg 753mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.4mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.075mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.315mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.392mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 2.727mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.268mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Folate 94µg 104µg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.08mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.184mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.255mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.476mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.133mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.121mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.339mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.289mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.146mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 7.974g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 3.968g Pie crust
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffins Pie crust
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
26%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.241g)
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 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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.