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English muffin vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffins and broth different?

  • English muffins are higher in copper, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, broth is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1018% higher.
  • English muffins have less saturated fat.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than English muffins (77).

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +677.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1754.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.4%
Contains more FatsFats +671.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1949.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1674.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404.5%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 English muffin Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 464mg 23875mg 1018%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 4.48g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.43mg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 1.8g 13.88g 19%
Protein 7.7g 16.66g 18%
Calcium 52mg 187mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.259g 3.43g 14%
Copper 0.129mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 5.36g 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.3µg 11%
Carbs 46g 18.01g 9%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.15mg 9%
Magnesium 21mg 56mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.1mg 7%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.46mg 6%
Phosphorus 133mg 166mg 5%
Potassium 131mg 309mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.6mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 267kcal 2%
Iron 0.89mg 1.03mg 2%
Folate 37µg 32µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
English muffin
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 23411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.