Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

English muffin vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between English muffins and chinese cuisine

  • English muffins have more vitamin B1, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 25% more.
  • English muffins have 5 times more vitamin B1 than chinese cuisine. English muffins have 0.181mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index than chinese cuisine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

Infographic

English muffin vs Chinese cuisine infographic
Infographic link

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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%

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.
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%
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.443mg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +531%
Contains more OtherOther +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +194.4%
Contains more WaterWater +87.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.08g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +303%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.9%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.48µg 18%
Carbs 46g 7.29g 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.6mg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.033mg 12%
Copper 0.129mg 0.049mg 9%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.147mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.161mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.13g 8%
Phosphorus 133mg 76mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.055mg 8%
Calories 235kcal 105kcal 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.5mg 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Fats 1.8g 5.3g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Iron 0.89mg 1.11mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.978g 3%
Calcium 52mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.32mg 2%
Folate 37µg 45µg 2%
Sodium 464mg 409mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 204mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 1.217g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Protein 7.7g 7.08g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.443mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Chinese cuisine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.