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

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What are the differences between French rolls and English muffins?

  • French rolls are higher in Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, English muffins are richer in Iron, and Calcium.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Iron is 16% more.
  • English muffins contain 5 times less Monounsaturated Fat than French rolls. French rolls contain 1.961g of Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffins contain 0.383g.
  • English muffins have less Sodium.

We used Rolls, french and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +79.1%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +79.1%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Equal in Manganese - 0.505

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 B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
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% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +154.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
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
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
Contains more Fats +154.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%

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 muffins
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 French rolls English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 47g 40.67g French rolls
Protein 8.6g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 4.3g 1.69g French rolls
Carbs 50.2g 44.17g French rolls
Calories 277kcal 227kcal French rolls
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 0.31g 3.53g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 91mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.71mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 20mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 84mg 92mg English muffins
Potassium 114mg 109mg French rolls
Sodium 574mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.9mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.135mg
Manganese 0.559mg 0.505mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg 22.4µg French rolls
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.477mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.25mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.07mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.363mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 113µg 94µg French rolls
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.2µg French rolls
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.255mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.608mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.231mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 153mg
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.417mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.188mg 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.962g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 0.383g French rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 0.498g French rolls
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
French rolls English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.