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English muffin vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Pumpkin

  • English muffin has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 47% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains 464 times less Sodium than English muffin. English muffin contains 464mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Pumpkin, raw.

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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 +147.6%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +185.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.127
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +147.6%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +185.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.127

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 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.9%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +670%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Contains more Carbs +607.7%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +117.6%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +670%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Contains more Carbs +607.7%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +117.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2223.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17660%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2223.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17660%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 6g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 1g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.1g English muffin
Carbs 46g 6.5g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 26kcal English muffin
Sugar 2.76g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0.5g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 21mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 0.8mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 12mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 44mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 464mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.32mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.127mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.125mg English muffin
Selenium 0.3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 0IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.05mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.11mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.6mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.298mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.061mg Pumpkin
Folate 37µg 16µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.012mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.029mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.031mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.046mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.054mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.011mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.032mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.035mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.016mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.052g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.013g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.005g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.