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English muffins vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and Dinner rolls

  • English muffins have more Fiber, however, Dinner rolls are richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Dinner rolls have 2 times less Fiber than English muffins. English muffins have 3.5g of Fiber, while Dinner rolls have 2g.
  • English muffins contain less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve).

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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 Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.6%
Equal in Calcium - 178
Equal in Iron - 3.72
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Sodium - 467
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.6%
Equal in Calcium - 178
Equal in Iron - 3.72
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Sodium - 467
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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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Contains more Vitamin E +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +783.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28
Equal in Folate - 101
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +783.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28
Equal in Folate - 101

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +53.2%
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +282.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +28.1%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more Water +53.2%
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Fats +282.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +28.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.8%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffins Dinner rolls
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Dinner rolls Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 50.04g Dinner rolls
Protein 8.87g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 1.69g 6.47g Dinner rolls
Carbs 44.17g 52.04g Dinner rolls
Calories 227kcal 310kcal Dinner rolls
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 5.55g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 2g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 178mg Dinner rolls
Iron 4mg 3.72mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Dinner rolls
Phosphorus 92mg 122mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 109mg 139mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 425mg 467mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.99mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.135mg
Manganese 0.505mg 0.582mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 22.4µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.28mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Folate 94µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 1.2µg 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.081mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.286mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.337mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.45mg 0.233mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.145mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.454mg 0.401mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 1.375g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 1.881g Dinner rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 2.509g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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English muffins Dinner rolls
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
32%
English muffins
41%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients
  2. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.