English muffins vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffins and Danish pastry

English muffins have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, and Manganese, however, Danish pastry is higher in Vitamin B12.
Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than English muffins.
English muffins have 5 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. While English muffins have 163mg of Calcium, Danish pastry has only 35mg.
English muffins have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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.

English muffins

Danish pastry

Contains more Calcium +365.7%

Contains more Iron +122.2%

Contains more Magnesium +60%

Contains more Potassium +11.2%

Contains more Zinc +50%

Contains more Copper +51.7%

Contains more Manganese +43.9%

Contains more Selenium +18.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%

Equal in Sodium - 417

English muffins

Danish pastry

Contains more Calcium +365.7%

Contains more Iron +122.2%

Contains more Magnesium +60%

Contains more Potassium +11.2%

Contains more Zinc +50%

Contains more Copper +51.7%

Contains more Manganese +43.9%

Contains more Selenium +18.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%

Equal in Sodium - 417

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.

English muffins

Danish pastry

Contains more Vitamin C +1700%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%

Contains more Folate +56.7%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +12.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%

Contains more Vitamin K +475%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

English muffins

Danish pastry

Contains more Vitamin C +1700%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%

Contains more Folate +56.7%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +12.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%

Contains more Vitamin K +475%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

English muffins

Danish pastry

Contains more Protein +10.9%

Contains more Carbs +18.7%

Contains more Water +38.7%

Contains more Other +14%

Contains more Fats +1195.9%

Equal in Protein - 8

English muffins

Protein: 8.87 g

Fats: 1.69 g

Carbs: 44.17 g

Water: 43.56 g

Other: 1.71 g

Danish pastry

Protein: 8 g

Fats: 21.9 g

Carbs: 37.2 g

Water: 31.4 g

Other: 1.5 g

Contains more Protein +10.9%

Contains more Carbs +18.7%

Contains more Water +38.7%

Contains more Other +14%

Contains more Fats +1195.9%

Equal in Protein - 8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

English muffins

Danish pastry

Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2853.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.1%

English muffins

Saturated Fat: 0.733 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g

Danish pastry

Saturated Fat: 6.794 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2853.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	40.67g	36.2g
Protein	8.87g	8g
Fats	1.69g	21.9g
Carbs	44.17g	37.2g
Calories	227kcal	374kcal
Starch	37.2g
Fructose	0.69g
Sugar	3.53g	6.95g
Fiber	3.5g	1g
Calcium	163mg	35mg
Iron	4mg	1.8mg
Magnesium	24mg	15mg
Phosphorus	92mg	108mg
Potassium	109mg	98mg
Sodium	425mg	417mg
Zinc	1.05mg	0.7mg
Copper	0.135mg	0.089mg
Manganese	0.505mg	0.351mg
Selenium	22.4µg	18.9µg
Vitamin A	0IU	128IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	35µg
Vitamin E	0.31mg	0.35mg
Vitamin D	0IU	2IU
Vitamin C	1.8mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.477mg	0.19mg
Vitamin B2	0.25mg	0.26mg
Vitamin B3	4.07mg	2mg
Vitamin B5	0.363mg	0.304mg
Vitamin B6	0.054mg	0.04mg
Folate	94µg	60µg
Vitamin B12	0.04µg	0.2µg
Vitamin K	1.2µg	6.9µg
Tryptophan	0.108mg	0.089mg
Threonine	0.331mg	0.293mg
Isoleucine	0.404mg	0.371mg
Leucine	0.652mg	0.644mg
Lysine	0.45mg	0.43mg
Methionine	153mg	0.174mg
Phenylalanine	0.417mg	0.402mg
Valine	0.454mg	0.412mg
Histidine	0.201mg	0.205mg
Cholesterol	0mg	23mg
Saturated Fat	0.733g	6.794g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.383g	11.313g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.498g	2.575g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.048g

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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

32%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

58%

40%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.061g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

Which food is richer in minerals?

English muffins is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

English muffins vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between English muffins and Danish pastry

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

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