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English muffin vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffin and Potato bread

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc in Potato bread is higher than in English muffin.
  • Potato bread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 34% more than English muffin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Bread, potato.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +448.1%
Contains more IronIron +152.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +240.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
~equal in Carbs ~47.07g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Potato bread Opinion
Calories 235kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Protein 7.7g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 1.8g 3.13g Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 40.77g English muffin
Carbs 46g 47.07g Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 52mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 131mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 0.89mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.129mg 0.094mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 133mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 464mg 375mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.357mg 0.253mg English muffin
Selenium 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.106mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.25mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 37µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.081mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.224mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.268mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.44mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.139mg 0.112mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.285mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.305mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.143mg English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Potato bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
English muffin
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
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 ($)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.