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English muffin vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between English muffin and Focaccia

  • English muffin has less Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • English muffin has 2 times more Fiber than Focaccia. English muffin has 2.7g of Fiber, while Focaccia has 1.8g.
  • English muffin is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Iron +255.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
Equal in Manganese - 0.364
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Iron +255.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
Equal in Manganese - 0.364

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 Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.8%
Contains more Folate +273%
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.8%
Contains more Folate +273%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +338.3%
Equal in Water - 45.91
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +28.4%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +338.3%
Equal in Water - 45.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 34.02g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 1.8g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 46g 35.82g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 249kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 35mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 21mg 20mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 128mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 114mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 561mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.129mg 0.091mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 37µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.877g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.994g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Focaccia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
English muffin
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.618g)
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 ($)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.