English muffin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between English muffins and chocolate
- English muffins have 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 muffins. English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +595.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +326.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +801.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +696.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +297.5% |
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 | +624% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +475% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4240.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1637.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3058.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 1.028mg | 100% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 8.02mg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.419mg | 46% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 31.28g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 24mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 7g | 17% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 546kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.23µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Protein | 7.7g | 4.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.725mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 46g | 61.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 1.092g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 52mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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