English muffin vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between English muffins and pie crust
- English muffins have more phosphorus and copper, while pie crust has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Pie crust's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% higher.
- Pie crust contains 2 times less potassium than English muffins. English muffins contain 131mg of potassium, while pie crust contains 64mg.
- The amount of sodium in English muffins is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.
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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 | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.1% |
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:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +453.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1644.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
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
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5822.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +346.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 1.8g | 31.4g | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 17.887g | 44% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 42% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 7.974g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 3.968g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.392mg | 18% |
| Folate | 37µg | 104µg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.22mg | 17% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 518kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 753mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2.727mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.268mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.315mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 6.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 46g | 52.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 52.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.715g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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