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English muffin vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and pistachios

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, manganese, fiber, potassium, and magnesium in pistachios is higher than in English muffins.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 130% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins contain less saturated fat.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +682.4%
Contains more IronIron +340.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +907.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.1%

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.
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3853.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.3%
Contains more WaterWater +863.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2417.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7601%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1519.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.129mg 1.3mg 130%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 1.7mg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 14.38g 90%
Fats 1.8g 45.32g 67%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.87mg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 23.257g 57%
Phosphorus 133mg 490mg 51%
Iron 0.89mg 3.92mg 38%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.2mg 37%
Fiber 2.7g 10.6g 32%
Saturated fat 0.259g 5.907g 26%
Potassium 131mg 1025mg 26%
Protein 7.7g 20.16g 25%
Magnesium 21mg 121mg 24%
Sodium 464mg 1mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Calories 235kcal 560kcal 16%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.2mg 14%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Carbs 46g 27.17g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.6mg 6%
Calcium 52mg 105mg 5%
Folate 37µg 51µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.52mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
English muffin
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.