English muffin vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between English muffins and biscuits
- English muffins are higher in copper, yet biscuits are higher in iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Biscuits cover your daily iron needs 25% more than English muffins.
- English muffins contain 2 times more fiber than biscuits. While English muffins contain 2.7g of fiber, biscuits contain only 1.5g.
- The amount of sodium in English muffins is lower.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +351.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.9% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +805.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Protein
~7g
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Carbs
~44.6g
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
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2194.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.9mg | 25% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 16.3g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 4.163g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 4.324g | 18% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 235mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.356mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2.949mg | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 61µg | 6% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 580mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 164mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.08µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 7g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.378mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 46g | 44.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.161mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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