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English muffin vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Rye

  • English muffin contains less Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Rye.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 97% higher.
  • Rye contains 232 times less Sodium than English muffin. English muffin contains 464mg of Sodium, while Rye contains 2mg.

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

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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 +116.7%
Contains more Iron +195.5%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.6%
Contains more Potassium +289.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +184.5%
Contains more Manganese +621.8%
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 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +195.5%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.6%
Contains more Potassium +289.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +184.5%
Contains more Manganese +621.8%

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.
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Rye
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.7%
Equal in Folate - 38
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.7%
Equal in Folate - 38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Water +297.2%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Equal in Fats - 1.63
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Water +297.2%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Equal in Fats - 1.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%

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 Rye
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Rye Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 60.76g Rye
Protein 7.7g 10.34g Rye
Fats 1.8g 1.63g English muffin
Carbs 46g 75.86g Rye
Calories 235kcal 338kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 52mg 24mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 2.63mg Rye
Magnesium 21mg 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 133mg 332mg Rye
Potassium 131mg 510mg Rye
Sodium 464mg 2mg Rye
Zinc 0.7mg 2.65mg Rye
Copper 0.129mg 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 0.357mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.294mg Rye
Folate 37µg 38µg Rye
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.242mg 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.208mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.241mg 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.139mg 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.353mg 0.317mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.189mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.208g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.767g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Rye
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
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.