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English muffin vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffins and fast food?

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and folate than English muffins.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 35% higher.
  • English muffins are lower in saturated fat.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than fast food (66).

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.4%
Contains more IronIron +243.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2125%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.5%
Contains more FatsFats +567.2%
~equal in Water ~38.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1501%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Fast food
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Fast food DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.89µg 35%
Iron 0.89mg 3.06mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.617mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.259g 4.493g 19%
Protein 7.7g 16.52g 18%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.52mg 17%
Fats 1.8g 12.01g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.363mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.212mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 4.835g 11%
Folate 37µg 80µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.317mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Sodium 464mg 331mg 6%
Carbs 46g 31.5g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.68g 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 235kcal 297kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.53mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Copper 0.129mg 0.121mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 62mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Phosphorus 133mg 134mg 0%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.357mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
English muffin
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.