English muffin vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between English muffins and currants
- English muffins have more phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, manganese, and folate; however, currants are higher in vitamin C and fiber.
- Currants cover your daily need for vitamin C, 45% more than English muffins.
- English muffins have 464 times more sodium than currants. While English muffins have 464mg of sodium, currants have only 1mg.
- The glycemic index of English muffins is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Currants, red and white, raw.
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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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +204.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 | +352.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1466% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +596.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.8% |
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:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +450% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +269.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.4% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +978.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +909.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 41mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 1mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 44mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 1.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.04mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 46g | 13.8g | 11% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 56kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.064mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.186mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.088g | 5% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 275mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| 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% |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.