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

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What are the main differences between Raisin bread and English muffin?

  • Raisin bread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese than English muffin.
  • Raisin bread's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.
  • English muffin has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Raisin bread. Raisin bread has 1.081g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.259g.

We used Bread, raisin, enriched and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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 +26.9%
Contains more Iron +225.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Copper +53.5%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 19% 47% 21% 46% 20% 66% 66% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +26.9%
Contains more Iron +225.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Copper +53.5%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 1% 85% 92% 65% 24% 16% 80% 0% 5%
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 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +144.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +144.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.8%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.679 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 48g 43.3g Raisin bread
Protein 7.9g 7.7g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 1.8g Raisin bread
Carbs 52.3g 46g Raisin bread
Calories 274kcal 235kcal Raisin bread
Sugar 5.68g English muffin
Fiber 4.3g 2.7g Raisin bread
Calcium 66mg 52mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 0.89mg Raisin bread
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 227mg 131mg Raisin bread
Sodium 347mg 464mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.7mg Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.129mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.357mg Raisin bread
Selenium 20µg Raisin bread
Vitamin E 0.28mg Raisin bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.181mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.154mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 1.566mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.043mg Raisin bread
Folate 106µg 37µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.7µg Raisin bread
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.222mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.516mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.2mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.128mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.329mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.167mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 1.081g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 0.302g Raisin bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
31%
Raisin bread
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.822g)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.