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

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Significant differences between English muffin and Club sandwich

  • English muffin has more Fiber, however, Club sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 25% more than English muffin.
  • Club sandwich has 2 times less Fiber than English muffin. English muffin has 2.7g of Fiber, while Club sandwich has 1.2g.
  • English muffin contains less Sodium.

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.
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Calcium +82.7%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +91.4%
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 29% 52% 23% 93% 20% 83% 37% 30% 0% 136%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Calcium +82.7%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +91.4%

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 Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1075%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
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 22% 13% 3% 15% 43% 43% 105% 50% 69% 24% 59% 22%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1075%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Fats +347.2%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Equal in Other - 2.37
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 Carbs +131.5%
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Fats +347.2%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Equal in Other - 2.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.7%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 18.67g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 1.8g 8.05g Club sandwich
Carbs 46g 19.87g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 220kcal English muffin
Sugar 4.68g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 95mg Club sandwich
Iron 0.89mg 1.37mg Club sandwich
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 133mg 215mg Club sandwich
Potassium 131mg 226mg Club sandwich
Sodium 464mg 630mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 1.34mg Club sandwich
Copper 0.129mg 0.089mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.4mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.172mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.186mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.296mg Club sandwich
Folate 37µg 31µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 8.7µg Club sandwich
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 46mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.071g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 3.109g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.949g Club sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.88g Club sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Club sandwich
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
39%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
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.