English muffin vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between English muffins and roe?
- English muffins are richer in manganese, while roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% higher.
- Roe has 27 times less manganese than English muffins. English muffins have 0.357mg of manganese, while roe has 0.013mg.
- Roe is lower in sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than roe (27).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +15.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2646.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +82.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16300% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +516.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +330.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28750% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +148.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
28.62 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
1.92 g
Water:
58.63 g
Other:
2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2295.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +357.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +605% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +283.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 11.54µg | 479% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 479mg | 160% |
Selenium | 51.7µg | 94% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.949mg | 61% |
Phosphorus | 133mg | 515mg | 55% |
Protein | 7.7g | 28.62g | 42% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 3.404g | 17% |
Carbs | 46g | 1.92g | 15% |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.013mg | 15% |
Sodium | 464mg | 117mg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 1.154mg | 14% |
Folate | 37µg | 92µg | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.185mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
Fats | 1.8g | 8.23g | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.277mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.866g | 7% |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.28mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 2.129g | 5% |
Potassium | 131mg | 283mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2.192mg | 4% |
Calories | 235kcal | 204kcal | 2% |
Iron | 0.89mg | 0.77mg | 2% |
Calcium | 52mg | 28mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 43.3g | 1.92g | N/A |
Copper | 0.129mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.242mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.553mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.241mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.353mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 1.26g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 1.747g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | N/A |
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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%

157%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%

68%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.607g)
Which food is cheaper?

English muffin is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.