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Multigrain bread vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Multigrain bread and English muffins

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet English muffins are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Multigrain bread is 74% higher.
  • Multigrain bread contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than English muffins. Multigrain bread contains 0.286mg of Vitamin B6, while English muffins contain 0.054mg.

Food types used in this article are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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.
Contains more Magnesium +254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Equal in Sodium - 425
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Equal in Sodium - 425

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 E +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
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 E +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +172.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +172.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +178.8%
Contains more Fructose +287%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +19.8%
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +178.8%
Contains more Fructose +287%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +19.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 39.01g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 14.52g 8.87g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 1.69g Multigrain bread
Carbs 47.11g 44.17g Multigrain bread
Calories 288kcal 227kcal Multigrain bread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 2.67g 0.69g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 8.1g 3.5g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.72mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 85mg 24mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 92mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 109mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 425mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 1.05mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.505mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 22.4µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.31mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 4.07mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.363mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.054mg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.2µg Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.108mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.604mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.314mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.15mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.417mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.215mg 0.201mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 0.383g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 0.498g Multigrain bread
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
Multigrain bread 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
27%
Multigrain bread
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.

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