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English muffin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Chocolate

  • English muffin has more Vitamin B1, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 100% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 19 times less Sodium than English muffin. English muffin contains 464mg of Sodium, while Chocolate contains 24mg.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 Iron +801.1%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +326.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +187.1%
Contains more Copper +696.9%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%
Equal in Calcium - 56
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Iron +801.1%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +326.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +187.1%
Contains more Copper +696.9%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%
Equal in Calcium - 56

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +624%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Water +4240.2%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Fats +1637.8%
Contains more Carbs +33%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Water +4240.2%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Fats +1637.8%
Contains more Carbs +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3058.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3058.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%

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 Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 7.7g 4.88g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 46g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 235kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 52mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.89mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 21mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 133mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 131mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 464mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.7mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.129mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.357mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.025mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.05mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.725mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.297mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.042mg English muffin
Folate 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.112g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 18.519g English muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.