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English muffin vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between English muffins and focaccia

  • English muffins have 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 muffins have 2 times more fiber than focaccia. English muffins have 2.7g of fiber, while focaccia has 1.8g.
  • English muffins are lower in sodium.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index than focaccia.

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.
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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.3%
Contains more IronIron +255.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.364mg

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +273%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +338.3%
~equal in Water ~45.91g

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1777.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 29%
Iron 0.89mg 3.16mg 28%
Folate 37µg 138µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.47mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.67mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 5.67g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.301mg 11%
Fats 1.8g 7.89g 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.33mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.113mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Sodium 464mg 561mg 4%
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.645mg 4%
Copper 0.129mg 0.091mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.877g 3%
Carbs 46g 35.82g 3%
Calcium 52mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Protein 7.7g 8.77g 2%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.994g 1%
Calories 235kcal 249kcal 1%
Phosphorus 133mg 128mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 114mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 34.02g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Manganese 0.357mg 0.364mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Focaccia
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
36%
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.