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English muffin vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Popovers different?

  • English muffin contains less Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat than Popovers.
  • Popovers covers your daily need of Folate 27% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Popovers, dry mix, enriched types were used 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 Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Iron +233.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +107.6%
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 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Iron +233.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +107.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.147
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.147
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +259.8%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +138.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Equal in Other - 2.6
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Water +259.8%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +138.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.823
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.823

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 71g Popovers
Protein 7.7g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 1.8g 4.3g Popovers
Carbs 46g 71g Popovers
Calories 235kcal 371kcal Popovers
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 32mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 2.97mg Popovers
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Popovers
Phosphorus 133mg 100mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 100mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 906mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.129mg 0.171mg Popovers
Manganese 0.357mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.147mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.042mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg Popovers
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.242mg 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.553mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.241mg 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.139mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.353mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.17mg 0.229mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.983g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 1.984g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.823g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Popovers
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%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.724g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.