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

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Summary of differences between English muffin and Pumpernickel bread

  • English muffin has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc than Pumpernickel bread.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily need of Manganese 41% more than English muffin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Bread, pumpernickel.

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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 Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +222.5%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%
Contains more Manganese +265.5%
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 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +222.5%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%
Contains more Manganese +265.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.404
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% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.404

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Carbs - 47.5
Equal in Water - 37.9
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Carbs - 47.5
Equal in Water - 37.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 41g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 8.7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 1.8g 3.1g Pumpernickel bread
Carbs 46g 47.5g Pumpernickel bread
Calories 235kcal 250kcal Pumpernickel bread
Sugar 0.53g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 6.5g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 52mg 68mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 0.89mg 2.87mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 21mg 54mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 133mg 178mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 131mg 208mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 464mg 596mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 1.48mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.129mg 0.287mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 0.357mg 1.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin E 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.327mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.091mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.404mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.126mg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 37µg 93µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.097mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.242mg 0.267mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.334mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.553mg 0.602mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.241mg 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.139mg 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.422mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.353mg 0.396mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.17mg 0.196mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.437g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.932g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.237g Pumpernickel bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Pumpernickel bread
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
29%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.