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English muffin vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Tart different?

  • English muffin has more Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Tart is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tart covers your daily need of Vitamin A 32% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 2 times more Copper than Tart. English muffin has 0.129mg of Copper, while Tart has 0.073mg.
  • English muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Breakfast tart, low fat types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.5%
Contains more IronIron +284.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 57% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +783.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93%
Contains more WaterWater +249.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%
Contains more FatsFats +232.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1005.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.878g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Tart Opinion
Calories 235kcal 372kcal Tart
Protein 7.7g 3.99g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 5.99g Tart
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg Tart
Net carbs 43.3g 75.3g Tart
Carbs 46g 76.8g Tart
Magnesium 21mg 44mg Tart
Calcium 52mg 44mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 66mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 3.42mg Tart
Sugar 4.87g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.073mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.28mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 93mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 361mg Tart
Vitamin A 0IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A 0µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.285mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.38mg Tart
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Folate 37µg 100µg Tart
Choline 8.4mg Tart
Saturated Fat 0.259g 1.393g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.878g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Tart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
English muffin
40%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.134g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.