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

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Important differences between English muffin and Potato flour

  • English muffin has more Vitamin B2, however, Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Copper, and Iron.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 56% more.
  • English muffin has 8 times more Sodium than Potato flour. English muffin has 464mg of Sodium, while Potato flour has 55mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Potato flour.

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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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +664.1%
Contains more IronIron +55.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%

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.
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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1688.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.474mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +429.4%
Contains more WaterWater +545.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +492%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.3%

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 flour
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 flour Opinion
Calories 235kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Protein 7.7g 6.9g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.34g English muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 43.3g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 46g 83.1g Potato flour
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Potato flour
Calcium 52mg 65mg Potato flour
Potassium 131mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 0.89mg 1.38mg Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.129mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.7mg 0.54mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 168mg Potato flour
Sodium 464mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.357mg 0.313mg English muffin
Selenium 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.051mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Folate 37µg 25µg English muffin
Choline 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.008g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.15g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.242mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.299mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.425mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.139mg 0.107mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.316mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.17mg 0.166mg English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.