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English muffin vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and French rolls different?

  • English muffin has more Phosphorus, however, French rolls are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • French rolls covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 2 times more Phosphorus than French rolls. English muffin has 133mg of Phosphorus, while French rolls have 84mg.
  • English muffin contains less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Rolls, french types were 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 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more IronIron +204.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.135mg

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% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +205.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.452mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.039mg

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% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +138.9%
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +549.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.834g

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 rolls
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin French rolls Opinion
Calories 235kcal 277kcal French rolls
Protein 7.7g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 1.8g 4.3g French rolls
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 47g French rolls
Carbs 46g 50.2g French rolls
Magnesium 21mg 20mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 91mg French rolls
Potassium 131mg 114mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 2.71mg French rolls
Sugar 0.31g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 3.2g French rolls
Copper 0.129mg 0.135mg French rolls
Zinc 0.7mg 0.9mg French rolls
Phosphorus 133mg 84mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 574mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.3mg French rolls
Manganese 0.357mg 0.559mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.452mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.039mg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.8µg French rolls
Folate 37µg 113µg French rolls
Choline 14.8mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.962g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 1.961g French rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.834g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.242mg 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.553mg 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.241mg 0.231mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.353mg 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.17mg 0.188mg French rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin French rolls
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
32%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.703g)
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 rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.