English muffin vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between English muffins and dinner rolls
- English muffins contain less iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, manganese, and monounsaturated fat than dinner rolls.
- Dinner rolls' daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in English muffins is lower.
- Dinner rolls have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dinner rolls is 62, 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 Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve).
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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 | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173% |
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:
10.86 g
Fats:
6.47 g
Carbs:
52.04 g
Water:
28.44 g
Other:
2.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +259.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
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Other
~2.19g
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
1.375 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +522.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.8µg | 49% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 3.72mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.526mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 5.367mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.374mg | 17% |
| Folate | 37µg | 101µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 178mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 2.509g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.582mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 10.6µg | 9% | |
| Fats | 1.8g | 6.47g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 10.86g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.375g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 1.881g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.13µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 310kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.99mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 46g | 52.04g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 50.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.55g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 464mg | 467mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.224g | 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)