English muffin vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and wasabi different?
- English muffins are higher in phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, wasabi is richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for wasabi is 46% higher.
- English muffins contain 27 times more sodium than wasabi. While English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, wasabi contains only 17mg.
- Wasabi has a lower glycemic index (41) than English muffins (77).
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Wasabi, root, raw are the varieties 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 | +66.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +228.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +537.2% |
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:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
23.54 g
Water:
69.11 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 41.9mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 7.8g | 20% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.274mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 568mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 69mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 128mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.62mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 46g | 23.54g | 7% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 109kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 6% | |
| Protein | 7.7g | 4.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.203mg | 5% |
| Folate | 37µg | 18µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.743mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.131mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 0.63g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 15.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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)
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.