English muffin vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between English muffins and sweet roll
- English muffins are higher in phosphorus, yet sweet roll is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
- Sweet roll covers your daily cholesterol needs 22% more than English muffins.
- English muffins contain 2 times more phosphorus than sweet roll. While English muffins contain 133mg of phosphorus, sweet roll contains only 76mg.
- The amount of sodium in sweet roll is lower.
- The glycemic index of sweet roll is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.5% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.6% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +811.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.7% |
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
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1488.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +741.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 7.473g | 44% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 31% | |
| Fats | 1.8g | 16.4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 3.079g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.324mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 4.797g | 11% |
| Folate | 37µg | 72µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.265mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 76mg | 8% |
| Choline | 41.3mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 62µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 304mg | 7% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 372kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.088mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2.384mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.14µg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 6.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 46g | 50.9g | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.406mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.73g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)