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

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What are the differences between French toast and English muffins?

  • French toast is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, English muffins are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Copper.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% more.
  • English muffins have less Cholesterol.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Iron +139.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Copper +132.8%
Contains more Manganese +168.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Iron +139.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Copper +132.8%
Contains more Manganese +168.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Folate +118.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Folate +118.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +539.1%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +76.7%
Equal in Other - 1.71
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +539.1%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +76.7%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1081.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1081.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 25g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 7.7g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 10.8g 1.69g French toast
Carbs 25g 44.17g English muffins
Calories 229kcal 227kcal French toast
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g French toast
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 100mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 1.67mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 17mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 117mg 92mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 109mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.67mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.058mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.188mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 20.1µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 503IU 0IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.25mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.363mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.054mg French toast
Folate 43µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.04µg French toast
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.305mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.621mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.413mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.188mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.419mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.179mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 2.723g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 0.383g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 0.498g French toast
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
French toast 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
26%
French toast
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.