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English muffin vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Pastry?

  • English muffin is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Pastry is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% higher.
  • Pastry is lower in Sodium.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Iron +187.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.7%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Iron +187.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.7%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.2%
Contains more Folate +110.8%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.2%
Contains more Folate +110.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +395.3%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +2016.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
Equal in Carbs - 45.1
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +395.3%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +2016.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
Equal in Carbs - 45.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7051.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.1%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7051.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 7.7g 7.3g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 46g 45.1g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 10mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 21mg 16mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 60mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 61mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.53mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.114mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.021mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.085mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.196mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.272mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.508mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.142mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.129mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.362mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.308mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.156mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 9.643g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.384g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.