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English muffin vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffins and corn raw?

  • English muffins are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while corn raw is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B5.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for sodium is 20% higher.
  • Corn raw has 26 times less calcium than English muffins. English muffins have 52mg of calcium, while corn raw has 2mg.
  • Corn raw is lower in sodium.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than corn raw (52).

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types in this comparison.

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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more IronIron +71.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.5%
~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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.5%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146%
Contains more OtherOther +281%
Contains more WaterWater +80.6%

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% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43%

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 Corn raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Corn raw DV% diff.
Sodium 464mg 15mg 20%
Protein 7.7g 3.27g 9%
Carbs 46g 18.7g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.055mg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.054mg 8%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.163mg 8%
Calories 235kcal 86kcal 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6.8mg 7%
Phosphorus 133mg 89mg 6%
Calcium 52mg 2mg 5%
Iron 0.89mg 0.52mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.717mg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 37mg 4%
Choline 23mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 270mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.093mg 4%
Fiber 2.7g 2g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.487g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.155mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.46mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.77mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Folate 37µg 42µg 1%
Fats 1.8g 1.35g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.325g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 0.432g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.