English muffin vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between English muffin and Muffin
- English muffin has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Muffin is higher in Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Muffin covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 13% more than English muffin.
- English muffin has 2 times more Fiber than Muffin. While English muffin has 2.7g of Fiber, Muffin has only 1.1g.
- Muffin has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.7% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +792.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.2% |
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1496.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +812.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 235kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 4.49g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 16.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 51.9g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 53g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 336mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.449mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 1.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 48µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 92.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 2.844g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 4.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 8.103g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.181mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.421mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.257mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.585g)
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.