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Pumpernickel bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpernickel bread and English muffin

  • English muffin has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc than Pumpernickel bread.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily need of Manganese 41% more than English muffin.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 3 times more Iron than English muffin. While Pumpernickel bread has 2.87mg of Iron, English muffin has only 0.89mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pumpernickel 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.
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +222.5%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%
Contains more Manganese +265.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +222.5%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%
Contains more Manganese +265.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%

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 B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Equal in Carbs - 46
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 41g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 8.7g 7.7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 1.8g Pumpernickel bread
Carbs 47.5g 46g Pumpernickel bread
Calories 250kcal 235kcal Pumpernickel bread
Sugar 0.53g English muffin
Fiber 6.5g 2.7g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 52mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.87mg 0.89mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 54mg 21mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 133mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 208mg 131mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 1.48mg 0.7mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.129mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.357mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin E 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.181mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.154mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 1.566mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.043mg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 93µg 37µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.092mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.242mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.315mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.553mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.241mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.139mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.379mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.353mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.17mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 0.302g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 0.888g Pumpernickel bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread English muffin
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%
Pumpernickel bread
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
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 ($)

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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.