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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.
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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more IronIron +334.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.5%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Potassium ~140mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~126mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +278.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more WaterWater +104.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.6%
~equal in Other ~2.32g

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
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.83g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin French bread Opinion
Calories 235kcal 319kcal French bread
Protein 7.7g 13g French bread
Fats 1.8g 2.14g French bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg French bread
Net carbs 43.3g 58.83g French bread
Carbs 46g 61.93g French bread
Magnesium 21mg 31mg French bread
Calcium 52mg 47mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 140mg French bread
Iron 0.89mg 3.87mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 3.1g French bread
Copper 0.129mg 0.15mg French bread
Zinc 0.7mg 1.05mg French bread
Phosphorus 133mg 126mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 720mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.357mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.096mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 37µg 140µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.502g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.386g French bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.83g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.242mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.553mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.241mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.139mg 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.353mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.17mg 0.234mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin French bread
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%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin
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 ($)

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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.