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

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A recap on differences between Raisin bread and English muffins

  • Raisin bread is higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet English muffins are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • English muffins covers your daily Iron needs 14% more than Raisin bread.
  • Raisin bread contains 6 times more Monounsaturated Fat than English muffins. While Raisin bread contains 2.294g of Monounsaturated Fat, English muffins contain only 0.383g.
  • The amount of Sugar in English muffins are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, raisin, enriched 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 Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +147%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +147%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Manganese - 0.505

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 B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 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% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71
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
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 Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.679 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%

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 muffins
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 48g 40.67g Raisin bread
Protein 7.9g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 4.4g 1.69g Raisin bread
Carbs 52.3g 44.17g Raisin bread
Calories 274kcal 227kcal Raisin bread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 5.68g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 4.3g 3.5g Raisin bread
Calcium 66mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.9mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 92mg Raisin bread
Potassium 227mg 109mg Raisin bread
Sodium 347mg 425mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.198mg 0.135mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 20µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.25mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.363mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.054mg Raisin bread
Folate 106µg 94µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg Raisin bread
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.222mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.516mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.2mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.128mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.329mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.167mg 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 1.081g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 0.383g Raisin bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 0.498g Raisin 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
Raisin 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
31%
Raisin bread
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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.
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.