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English muffin vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Mustard

  • English muffin is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Mustard is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mustard covers your daily Sodium needs 28% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains 5 times more Folate than Mustard. While English muffin contains 37µg of Folate, Mustard contains only 7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in English muffin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 Phosphorus +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Copper +74.3%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.64
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 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Copper +74.3%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.64

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
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 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +689%
Contains more Fats +85.6%
Contains more Water +98.9%
Contains more Other +40.4%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +689%
Contains more Fats +85.6%
Contains more Water +98.9%
Contains more Other +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +622.5%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +622.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 1.83g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 3.74g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 46g 5.83g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 60kcal English muffin
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 4g Mustard
Calcium 52mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 0.89mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 21mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 133mg 108mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 464mg 1104mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.64mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.074mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 0IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.177mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.07mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.565mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.254mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 37µg 7µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.009mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.167mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.146mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.292mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.139mg 0.076mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.161mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.189mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.119mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.009g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.774g English muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.