English muffin vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between English muffins and oats?
- The amount of manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B5 in oats is higher than in English muffins.
- Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 198% more.
- Oats contain 232 times less sodium than English muffins. English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, while oats contain 2mg.
- Oats have a lower glycemic index (59) than English muffins (77).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Oats 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 | +742.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +430.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +385.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +467.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +293.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1277% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +321.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.4% |
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:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +412.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +283.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.1% |
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
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +621.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 4.916mg | 198% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 523mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.626mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.763mg | 49% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 4.72mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 177mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 10.6g | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 3.97mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 1.349mg | 18% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 16.89g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 2.535g | 11% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 429mg | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 389kcal | 8% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 6.9g | 8% |
| Carbs | 46g | 66.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Folate | 37µg | 56µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 2.178g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.217g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.961mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.139mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Calcium | 52mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.405mg | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.