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English muffin vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between English muffin and Gratin

  • English muffin has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate, however, Gratin has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% more.
  • English muffin has 3 times more Folate than Gratin. English muffin has 37µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.
  • English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 Iron +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.7%
Contains more Calcium +128.8%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains more Copper +24%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 433
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.7%
Contains more Calcium +128.8%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains more Copper +24%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 433
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.7%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Fats +321.7%
Contains more Water +75.8%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Fats +321.7%
Contains more Water +75.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.6%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 9.47g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 5.06g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 46g 11.27g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 132kcal English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.89mg 0.64mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 20mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 113mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 464mg 433mg Gratin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.69mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.161mg English muffin
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.064mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.116mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.993mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.387mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 37µg 11µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.07mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.192mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.284mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.443mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.117mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.254mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.325mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.151mg English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 4.733g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.276g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.474g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.