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English muffin vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffin and Seaweed

  • English muffin is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Seaweed is richer in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Seaweed is 36% higher.
  • English muffin contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Seaweed. English muffin contains 0.181mg of Vitamin B1, while Seaweed contains 0.05mg.
  • Seaweed contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Seaweed, kelp, 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 Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +223.1%
Contains more Iron +220.2%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.13
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +223.1%
Contains more Iron +220.2%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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 B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +386.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +386.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +358.3%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.7%
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Other +175.4%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +358.3%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.7%
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Other +175.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.247
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.247

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 8.27g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 1.68g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.56g English muffin
Carbs 46g 9.57g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 43kcal English muffin
Sugar 0.6g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.89mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 21mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 133mg 42mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 89mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 0.7mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.129mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.357mg 0.2mg English muffin
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.05mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.15mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.47mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.002mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.048mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.055mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.076mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.083mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.082mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.025mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.043mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.072mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.024mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.098g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.047g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Seaweed
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%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
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 ($)
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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.