English muffin vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between English muffins and watercress
- English muffins have more phosphorus, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate; however, watercress is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Watercress covers your daily vitamin A needs 64% more than English muffins.
- Watercress has 11 times less sodium than English muffins. English muffins have 464mg of sodium, while watercress has 41mg.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of watercress is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Watercress, raw.
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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 IronIron | +345% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +536.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +683% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3465.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.9% |
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3675% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2437.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 43mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 41mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 46g | 1.29g | 15% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 11kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 2.3g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 60mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 120mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.035g | 6% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 330mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.244mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.008g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)
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.