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Coffee vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffee and English muffin different?

  • Coffee contains less Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than English muffin.
  • English muffin covers your daily need of Sodium 20% more than Coffee.
  • Coffee contains less Sodium.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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 less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +8800%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +4333.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +6350%
Contains more Manganese +1452.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +8800%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +4333.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +6350%
Contains more Manganese +1452.2%

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.
Coffee
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4200%
Contains more Folate +1750%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +719.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4200%
Contains more Folate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +136.1%
Contains more Protein +6316.7%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +410.6%
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 Water +136.1%
Contains more Protein +6316.7%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +410.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1913.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88700%
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1913.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 0.12g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.02g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 0g 46g English muffin
Calories 1kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 2mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 0.01mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 3mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 3mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 49mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 2mg 464mg Coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.002mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.023mg 0.357mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 2µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coffee
Tryptophan 0mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.001mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.005mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.001mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.003mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.002mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.259g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
4%
Coffee
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.