English muffin vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffin and French bread different?
- French bread has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese than English muffin.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from French bread is 37% higher.
- English muffin has less Sodium.
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+10.6%
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Sodium
-35.6%
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Iron
+334.8%
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Magnesium
+47.6%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+16.3%
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Manganese
+60.5%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 126
Equal in Potassium - 140
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Calcium
+10.6%
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Sodium
-35.6%
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Iron
+334.8%
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Magnesium
+47.6%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+16.3%
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Manganese
+60.5%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 126
Equal in Potassium - 140
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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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+135.9%
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Vitamin B2
+140.3%
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Vitamin B3
+243.6%
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Vitamin B5
+38.1%
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Vitamin B6
+123.3%
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Folate
+278.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+135.9%
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Vitamin B2
+140.3%
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Vitamin B3
+243.6%
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Vitamin B5
+38.1%
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Vitamin B6
+123.3%
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Folate
+278.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+104.3%
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Protein
+68.8%
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Fats
+18.9%
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Carbs
+34.6%
Equal in Other - 2.32
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
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Water
+104.3%
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Protein
+68.8%
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Fats
+18.9%
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Carbs
+34.6%
Equal in Other - 2.32
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-48.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.83
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
Saturated Fat:
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.83 g
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Saturated Fat
-48.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.83
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 58.83g |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 13g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 2.14g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 61.93g |
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| Calories | 235kcal | 319kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.59g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.1g |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 3.87mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 126mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 720mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.573mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 5.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.096mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 140µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.316mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.168mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.543mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.476mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.234mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 0.502g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 0.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.83g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)