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Dough vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dough and English muffins?

  • Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Folate, however, English muffins are richer in Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 19% more.
  • English muffins contain 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Dough. Dough contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B2, while English muffins contain 0.25mg.
  • English muffins have less Sodium.

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) types 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 more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Copper +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Copper +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Zinc - 1.05

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.
Dough
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Water +32%
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +21.2%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Water +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.383
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.383

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +18.9%
Contains more Maltose +69.7%
Contains more Glucose +65%
Contains more Fructose +35.3%
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +18.9%
Contains more Maltose +69.7%
Contains more Glucose +65%
Contains more Fructose +35.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 40.67g Dough
Protein 10.75g 8.87g Dough
Fats 2.42g 1.69g Dough
Carbs 51.88g 44.17g Dough
Calories 272kcal 227kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g 37.2g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 4.62g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 2.2g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 52mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 3.91mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 92mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 109mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 1.04mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.152mg 0.135mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.505mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 22.4µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.477mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.25mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 4.07mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.363mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.054mg Dough
Folate 123µg 94µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0.005g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.733g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 0.383g English muffins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.498g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.048g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.

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