Bread, pita, whole-wheat vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between bread, pita, whole-wheat and English muffins
- English muffins contain less manganese, iron, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc than bread, pita, whole-wheat.
- Bread, pita, whole-wheat's daily need coverage for manganese is 60% higher.
- English muffins contain 6 times less vitamin B6 than bread, pita, whole-wheat. Bread, pita, whole-wheat contains 0.265mg of vitamin B6, while English muffins contain 0.043mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, whole-wheat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +228.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +387.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +246.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
1.71 g
Carbs:
55.89 g
Water:
30.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
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Fats
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.147 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.247 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.747 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Manganese | 1.74mg | 0.357mg | 60% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.89mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.29mg | 0.129mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.265mg | 0.043mg | 17% |
| Methionine | 153mg | 0.139mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6.1g | 2.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.339mg | 0.181mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 21mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.831mg | 0.446mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.84mg | 1.566mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 133mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.52mg | 0.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.5mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 9.8g | 7.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 464mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 55.89g | 46g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 0.888g | 1% |
| Folate | 35µg | 37µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.147g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 235kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 170mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.71g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.79g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.87g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.247g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.282mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.367mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.441mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.226mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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
25%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
93%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread, pita, whole-wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread, pita, whole-wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread, pita, whole-wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread, pita, whole-wheat 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 ($)