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French rolls vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French rolls and English muffin different?

  • French rolls have more Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus.
  • French rolls covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than English muffin.
  • French rolls have 6 times more Monounsaturated Fat than English muffin. French rolls have 1.961g of Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.302g.
  • English muffin contains less Sodium.

Rolls, french and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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 Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +204.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +204.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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 B1 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Folate +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
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 B1 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Folate +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +138.9%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +11.7%
Contains more Fats +138.9%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 47g 43.3g French rolls
Protein 8.6g 7.7g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 1.8g French rolls
Carbs 50.2g 46g French rolls
Calories 277kcal 235kcal French rolls
Sugar 0.31g English muffin
Fiber 3.2g 2.7g French rolls
Calcium 91mg 52mg French rolls
Iron 2.71mg 0.89mg French rolls
Magnesium 20mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 84mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 114mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 574mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.9mg 0.7mg French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.129mg French rolls
Manganese 0.559mg 0.357mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin E 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.181mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.154mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.566mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.446mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 113µg 37µg French rolls
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.8µg French rolls
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.092mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg 0.242mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.315mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg 0.553mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 153mg 0.139mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.379mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg 0.353mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg 0.17mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 0.302g French rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
34%
French rolls
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.703g)
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.