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English muffin vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Rapini

  • English muffin is higher in Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Rapini is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Rapini covers your daily Vitamin C needs 22% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains 14 times more Sodium than Rapini. While English muffin contains 464mg of Sodium, Rapini contains only 33mg.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Broccoli raab, raw.

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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 +82.2%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.2%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.77

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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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Folate +124.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Folate +124.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Fats +267.3%
Contains more Carbs +1514%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Water +119.8%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Fats +267.3%
Contains more Carbs +1514%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Water +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1061.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1061.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0.15g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 3.17g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.49g English muffin
Carbs 46g 2.85g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 22kcal English muffin
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.7g
Calcium 52mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 0.89mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Rapini
Phosphorus 133mg 73mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 196mg Rapini
Sodium 464mg 33mg Rapini
Zinc 0.7mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.129mg 0.042mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 0IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 0.1mg 20.2mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.162mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.129mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.221mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.322mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 37µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.043mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.106mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.104mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.17mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.198mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.048mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.128mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.153mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.066mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.026g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.13g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Rapini
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
15%
English muffin
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.