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

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How are Potato bread and English muffins different?

  • Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, English muffins are richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Potato bread is 40% higher.
  • Potato bread contains 7 times more Potassium than English muffins. While Potato bread contains 718mg of Potassium, English muffins contain only 109mg.

Bread, potato and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) are the varieties used 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 Calcium +15.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.1%
Contains more Potassium +558.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Copper +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +99.6%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Calcium +15.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +301.1%
Contains more Potassium +558.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Copper +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +99.6%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%

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 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.6%
Contains more Folate +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.6%
Contains more Folate +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Fats +85.2%
Contains more Other +119.3%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +40.9%
Contains more Fats +85.2%
Contains more Other +119.3%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato bread English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 40.67g Potato bread
Protein 12.5g 8.87g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 1.69g Potato bread
Carbs 47.07g 44.17g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 227kcal Potato bread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 9.38g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 6.3g 3.5g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 163mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 28mg 24mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 92mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 109mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 425mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.44mg 1.05mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.253mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 9.5µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.31mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.363mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.054mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 94µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.04µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 1.2µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.224mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.44mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.311mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.112mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.305mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.143mg 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0g 0.733g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.383g English muffins
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.498g English muffins
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
Potato 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
29%
Potato bread
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.733g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.