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English muffin vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Sun-dried tomato

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher than English muffin in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains 2 times more Sodium than Sun-dried tomato. While English muffin contains 464mg of Sodium, Sun-dried tomato contains only 266mg.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 +10.6%
Contains more Iron +201.1%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +1094.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +10.6%
Contains more Iron +201.1%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +1094.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 139

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 Folate +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +101700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +101700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.2%
Contains more Fats +682.2%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Other +54.2%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +97.2%
Contains more Fats +682.2%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Other +54.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2768.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2768.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 17.53g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 5.06g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 46g 23.33g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 213kcal English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 52mg 47mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 21mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 133mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 131mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 464mg 266mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.7mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.129mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.357mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 0IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 0.1mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 37µg 23µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.037mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.128mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.121mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.185mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.186mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.044mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.131mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.13mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.077mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 1.893g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.634g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.