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English muffin vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and club sandwich

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and iron in club sandwich is higher than in English muffins.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 25% more than English muffins.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.7%

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +588.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1075%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.172mg

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.2%
Contains more FatsFats +347.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
~equal in Other ~2.37g

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +876.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.7%

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 Club sandwich
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 Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.575mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.296mg 19%
Protein 7.7g 17.19g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.47µg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.259g 3.109g 13%
Phosphorus 133mg 215mg 12%
Fats 1.8g 8.05g 10%
Carbs 46g 19.87g 9%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.826mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 2.949g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.88g 7%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Sodium 464mg 630mg 7%
Iron 0.89mg 1.37mg 6%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.34mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.4mg 5%
Copper 0.129mg 0.089mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Calcium 52mg 95mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 226mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Folate 37µg 31µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.186mg 2%
Calories 235kcal 220kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.172mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich 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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.