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White Bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White Bread and English muffin different?

  • English muffin contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat than White Bread.
  • White Bread covers your daily need of Iron 34% more than English muffin.
  • White Bread has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than English muffin. White Bread has 4.78mg of Vitamin B3, while English muffin has 1.566mg.

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types were 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 +176.9%
Contains more Iron +305.6%
Contains more Manganese +50.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Sodium - 464
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains more Iron +305.6%
Contains more Manganese +50.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Sodium - 464
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +14.9%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White 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 White Bread English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 43.3g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 7.7g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 1.8g White Bread
Carbs 49.42g 46g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 235kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.7g
Calcium 144mg 52mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 0.89mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 21mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 126mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 490mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.74mg 0.7mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.536mg 0.357mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.181mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.154mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.566mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.446mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.043mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 37µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.027g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.698g 0.259g English muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 0.302g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.888g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
35%
White Bread
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.439g)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.