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English muffin vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Yogurt

  • English muffin is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yogurt covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 30% more than English muffin.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yogurt is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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 Iron +1171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +658.8%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135
Equal in Potassium - 141
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +1171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +658.8%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135
Equal in Potassium - 141

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.
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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +361.5%
Contains more Carbs +1177.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Water +102.1%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +361.5%
Contains more Carbs +1177.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Water +102.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +469.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +469.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 3.6g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 1.8g 0.39g English muffin
Carbs 46g 3.6g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 59kcal English muffin
Sugar 3.24g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 110mg Yogurt
Iron 0.89mg 0.07mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 11mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 135mg Yogurt
Potassium 131mg 141mg Yogurt
Sodium 464mg 36mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.7mg 0.52mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.017mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.009mg English muffin
Selenium 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.023mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.208mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.331mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Folate 37µg 7µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.75µg Yogurt
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
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.006g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.053g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.012g English muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Yogurt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
English muffin
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.