Biscuit vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Biscuit and English muffins
- Biscuit is richer in Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet English muffins are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Biscuit is 18% higher.
- Biscuit contains 2 times more Phosphorus than English muffins. Biscuit contains 164mg of Phosphorus, while English muffins contain 92mg.
- English muffins contain less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
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Calcium
+44.2%
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Phosphorus
+78.3%
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Potassium
+11%
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Iron
+37.9%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Zinc
+94.4%
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Copper
+64.6%
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Manganese
+33.6%
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Selenium
+14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 109
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Calcium
+44.2%
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Phosphorus
+78.3%
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Potassium
+11%
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Iron
+37.9%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Zinc
+94.4%
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Copper
+64.6%
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Manganese
+33.6%
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Selenium
+14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 109
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+24%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B1
+34%
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Vitamin B3
+38%
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Vitamin B5
+27.4%
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Vitamin B6
+54.3%
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Folate
+54.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+24%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B1
+34%
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Vitamin B3
+38%
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Vitamin B5
+27.4%
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Vitamin B6
+54.3%
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Folate
+54.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+864.5%
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+87.1%
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Protein
+26.7%
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Water
+50.7%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
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3.2 g
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Fats
+864.5%
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+87.1%
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Protein
+26.7%
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+50.7%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1709.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+735.9%
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Saturated Fat
-83%
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1709.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+735.9%
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Saturated Fat
-83%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 40.67g |
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| Protein | 7g | 8.87g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 1.69g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 44.17g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 227kcal |
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| Starch | 37.2g |
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| Fructose | 0.69g |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 425mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.505mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 4.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 94µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.404mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.45mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg | 153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.454mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.201mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 0.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 0.383g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.498g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.591g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.