English muffin vs. Egg bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between English muffins and egg bread?
- Egg bread has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese than English muffins.
- Egg bread's daily need coverage for iron is 27% higher.
- English muffins are lower in saturated fat.
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Bread, egg 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 PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.8% |
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:
9.5 g
Fats:
6 g
Carbs:
47.8 g
Water:
34.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
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Carbs
~47.8g
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
1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.106 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +662.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 30.1µg | 55% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 3.04mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.436mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 4.848mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.438mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Folate | 37µg | 105µg | 17% |
| Choline | 84.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.593g | 6% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 6g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 2.302g | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 9.5g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 106mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 380mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 287kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 1.106g | 1% |
| Carbs | 46g | 47.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 45.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.78g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg bread contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.