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English muffins vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffins and Pan dulce

  • English muffins have more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Pan dulce is higher in Selenium.
  • English muffins covers your daily need of Iron 14% more than Pan dulce.
  • English muffins have 2 times more Calcium than Pan dulce. While English muffins have 163mg of Calcium, Pan dulce has only 86mg.
  • Pan dulce has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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 Calcium +89.5%
Contains more Iron +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Potassium - 103
Equal in Manganese - 0.46
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 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Contains more Calcium +89.5%
Contains more Iron +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Potassium - 103
Equal in Manganese - 0.46

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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057
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 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Fats +585.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.42
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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Fats +585.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +813.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +813.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +115.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +442.4%
Contains more Fructose +487%
Equal in Starch - 37.8
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +115.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +442.4%
Contains more Fructose +487%
Equal in Starch - 37.8

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Pan dulce Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 54.08g Pan dulce
Protein 8.87g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 1.69g 11.58g Pan dulce
Carbs 44.17g 56.38g Pan dulce
Calories 227kcal 367kcal Pan dulce
Starch 37.2g 37.8g Pan dulce
Fructose 0.69g 4.05g Pan dulce
Sugar 3.53g 12.5g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 2.3g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 86mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 2.87mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Phosphorus 92mg 94mg Pan dulce
Potassium 109mg 103mg English muffins
Sodium 425mg 228mg Pan dulce
Zinc 1.05mg 0.84mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.121mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.46mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.29mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.2mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.377mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.23mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 3.463mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.057mg Pan dulce
Folate 94µg 108µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.11µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.6µg Pan dulce
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0g 1.103g English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 2.183g English muffins
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 3.499g Pan dulce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 1.53g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.066g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pan dulce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins Pan dulce
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
31%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.