English muffin vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between English muffins and barley
- English muffins have less manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc than barley.
- Barley covers your daily need for manganese, 69% more than English muffins.
- English muffins have 39 times more sodium than barley. While English muffins have 464mg of sodium, barley has only 12mg.
- The glycemic index of English muffins is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Barley, hulled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245% |
| Contains more IronIron | +304.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +295.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +444.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +639.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +346% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.7% |
~equal in
Other
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.295g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 69% | |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.943mg | 69% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 17.3g | 58% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.498mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.646mg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 3.6mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 133mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.318mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 12mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 4.604mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.77mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 264mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.285mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 12.48g | 10% |
| Carbs | 46g | 73.48g | 9% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 452mg | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 354kcal | 6% |
| Folate | 37µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 1.108g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.482g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.281mg | 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
14%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)