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

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A recap on differences between Oat bread and English muffins

  • Oat bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet English muffins are higher in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Oat bread covers your daily Selenium needs 14% more than English muffins.
  • Oat bread contains 2 times more Manganese than English muffins. While Oat bread contains 0.779mg of Manganese, English muffins contain only 0.505mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, oat bran 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 +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%
Contains more Calcium +150.8%
Contains more Iron +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 117% 25% 61% 13% 47% 25% 45% 102% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%
Contains more Calcium +150.8%
Contains more Iron +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 E +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 127% 80% 91% 35% 17% 61% 0% 3%
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 E +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Equal in Water - 43.56
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 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 +17.2%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Equal in Water - 43.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.733
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.694 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.733

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat bread English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 35.3g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 10.4g 8.87g Oat bread
Fats 4.4g 1.69g Oat bread
Carbs 39.8g 44.17g English muffins
Calories 236kcal 227kcal Oat bread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 7.7g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 4.5g 3.5g Oat bread
Calcium 65mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 3.12mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 35mg 24mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 141mg 92mg Oat bread
Potassium 147mg 109mg Oat bread
Sodium 353mg 425mg Oat bread
Zinc 0.89mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.135mg
Manganese 0.779mg 0.505mg Oat bread
Selenium 30µg 22.4µg Oat bread
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Oat bread
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Oat bread
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.31mg Oat bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.504mg 0.477mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.346mg 0.25mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 4.831mg 4.07mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.363mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.054mg Oat bread
Folate 81µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.2µg
Tryptophan 0.131mg 0.108mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.399mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.733mg 0.652mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.297mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.179mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.518mg 0.417mg Oat bread
Valine 0.461mg 0.454mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.225mg 0.201mg Oat bread
Saturated Fat 0.697g 0.733g Oat bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.59g 0.383g Oat bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.694g 0.498g Oat 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
Oat 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
35%
Oat bread
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Oat bread
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat bread
Oat bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.

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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.