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Dinner rolls vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dinner rolls and English muffins

  • Dinner rolls have more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, English muffins are richer in Fiber.
  • English muffins have 9 times less Vitamin K than Dinner rolls. Dinner rolls have 10.6µg of Vitamin K, while English muffins have 1.2µg.
  • English muffins contain less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.6%
Equal in Calcium - 163
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 425
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.6%
Equal in Calcium - 163
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 425
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Folate - 94
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Folate - 94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +282.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Water +53.2%
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +282.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Water +53.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dinner rolls English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 50.04g 40.67g Dinner rolls
Protein 10.86g 8.87g Dinner rolls
Fats 6.47g 1.69g Dinner rolls
Carbs 52.04g 44.17g Dinner rolls
Calories 310kcal 227kcal Dinner rolls
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 5.55g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 2g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 178mg 163mg Dinner rolls
Iron 3.72mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Dinner rolls
Phosphorus 122mg 92mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 139mg 109mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 467mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.99mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.135mg
Manganese 0.582mg 0.505mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 26.8µg 22.4µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.526mg 0.477mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.374mg 0.25mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 5.367mg 4.07mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.363mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.054mg Dinner rolls
Folate 101µg 94µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.04µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 10.6µg 1.2µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.286mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.729mg 0.652mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.145mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.506mg 0.417mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.222mg 0.201mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 1.375g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.881g 0.383g Dinner rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 2.509g 0.498g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g 0.048g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Dinner rolls English muffins
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
41%
Dinner rolls
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dinner rolls
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.