English muffin vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and dough different?
- English muffins contain less vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese than dough.
- Dough covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 44% more than English muffins.
- English muffins contain less sodium.
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +339.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +232.4% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
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
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.855g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 28.6µg | 52% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.71mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 3.91mg | 38% |
| Folate | 37µg | 123µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.427mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 4.817mg | 20% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.577mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 602mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 10.75g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 46g | 51.88g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.529g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.8g | 2.42g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 52mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.62g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.362g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.855g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)