English muffin vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and buckwheat different?
- English muffins are higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, and polyunsaturated fat; however, buckwheat is richer in magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for English muffins is 20% higher.
- English muffins contain 7 times more calcium than buckwheat. While English muffins contain 52mg of calcium, buckwheat contains only 7mg.
- Buckwheat has less sodium.
- Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index (51) than English muffins (77).
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +642.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +352.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +294.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.1% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +458.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.6% |
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
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
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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| Sodium | 464mg | 4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.04mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 70mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 3.38g | 9% |
| Carbs | 46g | 19.94g | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 92kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.188g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.359mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.403mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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