English muffin vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffin and White Bread different?
- English muffin contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat than White Bread.
- White Bread covers your daily need of Iron 34% more than English muffin.
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 CopperCopper | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +305.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +194.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.42g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +98.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.4% |
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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| Calories | 235kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 3.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.439g)
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 ($)