English muffin vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between English muffins and malt?
- English muffins are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, and folate; however, malt is richer in vitamin B12.
- English muffins' daily need coverage for sodium is 18% more.
- Malt contains 6 times less vitamin B3 than English muffins. English muffins contain 1.566mg of vitamin B3, while malt contains 0.259mg.
- Malt has less sodium.
- Malt has a lower glycemic index (59) than English muffins (77).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +323.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +248.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +346.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +504.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
3.29 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
81.34 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.208 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 464mg | 60mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.42µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 46g | 11.2g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.054mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 3.37g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.259mg | 8% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 85kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.883g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.208g | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.354mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 3.29g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.827g | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.624g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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