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English muffin vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Pecan

  • English muffin contains less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron than Pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 180% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Nuts, pecans.

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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 +34.6%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +213%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +830.2%
Contains more Manganese +1160.5%
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 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +213%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +830.2%
Contains more Manganese +1160.5%

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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Pecan
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Folate +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.4%
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 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Folate +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +231.9%
Contains more Water +1096%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +3898.3%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +231.9%
Contains more Water +1096%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +3898.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13410.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2334%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13410.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2334%

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 Pecan
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 Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 4.26g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 1.8g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 46g 13.86g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 52mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 0.89mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 21mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 133mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 131mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 464mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 0.7mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.129mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.357mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.13mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.167mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 37µg 22µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.242mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.553mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.241mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.139mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.353mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.17mg 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 0.259g 6.18g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.