English muffin vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and thyme different?
- English muffins contain less iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 than thyme.
- Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 207% more than English muffins.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of thyme is 45.
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Thyme, fresh 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +661.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +678.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +364.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1860.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +381.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +277.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +160000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +709.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.6% |
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:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Fats
~1.68g
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
0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +272.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 17.45mg | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.719mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.555mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 14g | 45% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 405mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 160mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.471mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.348mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 9mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 609mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.048mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.81mg | 10% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 101kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 46g | 24.45g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 106mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 5.56g | 4% |
| Folate | 37µg | 45µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.532g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 1.824mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.467g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.081g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.409mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 1.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
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%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)