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

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A recap on differences between English muffins and salmon raw

  • English muffins are 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 muffins.
  • The amount of sodium in salmon raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of 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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2131.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.64mg

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7850%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.7%
Contains more FatsFats +252.2%
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +121.7%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +596.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 3.18µg 131%
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.818mg 60%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 7.86mg 39%
Protein 7.7g 19.84g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.664mg 24%
Sodium 464mg 44mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.38mg 17%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.016mg 15%
Carbs 46g 0g 15%
Copper 0.129mg 0.25mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.539g 11%
Potassium 131mg 490mg 11%
Phosphorus 133mg 200mg 10%
Fats 1.8g 6.34g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 2.103g 5%
Calories 235kcal 142kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.226mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 12mg 4%
Folate 37µg 25µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.981g 3%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.64mg 1%
Iron 0.89mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
English muffin
77%
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.