English muffin vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between English muffins and plantain raw?
- English muffins are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and copper, while plantain raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Plantain raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 23% higher.
- Plantain raw has 116 times less sodium than English muffins. English muffins have 464mg of sodium, while plantain raw has 4mg.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than plantain raw (37).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Plantains, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1633.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +291.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +595.3% |
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:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +492.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +386.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.1% |
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
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +843.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1187% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.299mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 4mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 34mg | 14% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 1.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.052mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 499mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.054mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.686mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 122kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.069g | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 46g | 31.89g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Folate | 37µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 0.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.143g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.