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English muffin vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Salmon raw

  • English muffin is higher in Manganese, and Fiber, yet Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 131% more than English muffin.
  • The amount of Sodium in Salmon raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +2131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +274%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +2131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +274%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.64

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7850%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +157.7%
Contains more Fats +252.2%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +121.7%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +157.7%
Contains more Fats +252.2%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +121.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.9%

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 Salmon raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 1.8g 6.34g Salmon raw
Carbs 46g 0g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 142kcal English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 12mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 0.8mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 133mg 200mg Salmon raw
Potassium 131mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 464mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.7mg 0.64mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.357mg 0.016mg English muffin
Selenium 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Salmon raw
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 37µg 25µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.242mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 0.553mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.241mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.139mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.353mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.17mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.981g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.539g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
15%
English muffin
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.