English muffin vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between English muffins and pilaf
- English muffins have more fiber and vitamin B2, while pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Pilaf's daily need coverage for folate is 44% higher.
- Pilaf contains 2 times less fiber than English muffins. English muffins contain 2.7g of fiber, while pilaf contains 1.2g.
- The amount of sodium in English muffins is lower.
- Pilaf has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -64.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +291.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +830.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +473% |
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:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +423.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.8% |
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
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 212µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 1303mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.603mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 6.127mg | 29% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.882mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.44mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 46g | 76.31g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 359kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 10.42g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.715mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 4.1mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.166mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.01mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 154mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.377g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.307g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.373g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.15mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)