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Baby food vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baby food and English muffin

  • Baby food is richer than English muffin in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Baby food is 583% higher.
  • Baby food contains 22 times more Vitamin B3 than English muffin. Baby food contains 34.714mg of Vitamin B3, while English muffin contains 1.566mg.
  • Baby food contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 +1309.6%
Contains more Iron +5237.1%
Contains more Magnesium +376.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +233.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +158.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1309.6%
Contains more Iron +5237.1%
Contains more Magnesium +376.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +233.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +158.9%

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 C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1247%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +339.5%
Contains more Folate +16.2%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1247%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +339.5%
Contains more Folate +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.4%
Contains more Fats +144.4%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Contains more Water +528.4%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +58.4%
Contains more Fats +144.4%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Contains more Water +528.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 43.3g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 7.7g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 1.8g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 46g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 235kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g English muffin
Fiber 7.5g 2.7g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 52mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.89mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 21mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 133mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 131mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 464mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.7mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.129mg Baby food
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.181mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.154mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.566mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.446mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.043mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 37µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.092mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.242mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.315mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.553mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.241mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.139mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.379mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.353mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.17mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.302g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.888g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.