Italian bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Italian bread and English muffin
- English muffin has less Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
- Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 39% more.
- Italian bread has 3 times more Iron than English muffin. Italian bread has 2.94mg of Iron, while English muffin has 0.89mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, italian and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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.
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+230.3%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Zinc
+22.9%
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Copper
+48.1%
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Manganese
+30%
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Phosphorus
+29.1%
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Potassium
+19.1%
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Sodium
-15.6%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+230.3%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Zinc
+22.9%
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Copper
+48.1%
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Manganese
+30%
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Phosphorus
+29.1%
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Potassium
+19.1%
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Sodium
-15.6%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+161.3%
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Vitamin B2
+89.6%
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Vitamin B3
+179.8%
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Vitamin B6
+11.6%
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Folate
+416.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+18%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+161.3%
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Vitamin B2
+89.6%
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Vitamin B3
+179.8%
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Vitamin B6
+11.6%
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Folate
+416.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+18%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.3%
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Fats
+94.4%
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Water
+17.9%
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Other
+26.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
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Protein
+14.3%
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Fats
+94.4%
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Water
+17.9%
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+26.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+168.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.5%
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+168.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 43.3g |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 46g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 235kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.17g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 133mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 131mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 464mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.129mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.17mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 0.888g |
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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
38%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
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 ($)