English muffins vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and Pita bread different?
- English muffins are higher in Iron, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Pita bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from English muffins is 17% higher.
- English muffins contain 3 times more Sugar than Pita bread. While English muffins contain 3.53g of Sugar, Pita bread contains only 1.3g.
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Bread, pita, white, enriched are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+89.5%
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Iron
+52.7%
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Sodium
-20.7%
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Zinc
+25%
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Potassium
+10.1%
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Copper
+24.4%
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Selenium
+21%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Manganese - 0.481
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Calcium
+89.5%
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Iron
+52.7%
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Sodium
-20.7%
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Zinc
+25%
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Potassium
+10.1%
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Copper
+24.4%
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Selenium
+21%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Manganese - 0.481
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+58.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+25.6%
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Vitamin B2
+30.8%
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Vitamin B3
+13.8%
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Folate
+13.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+58.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+25.6%
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Vitamin B2
+30.8%
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Vitamin B3
+13.8%
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Folate
+13.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+40.8%
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Water
+35.7%
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Carbs
+26.1%
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Other
+11.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
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Fats
+40.8%
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+35.7%
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Carbs
+26.1%
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+11.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+264.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+264.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535
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 Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 40.67g | 53.5g | |
Protein | 8.87g | 9.1g | |
Fats | 1.69g | 1.2g | |
Carbs | 44.17g | 55.7g | |
Calories | 227kcal | 275kcal | |
Starch | 37.2g | ||
Fructose | 0.69g | ||
Sugar | 3.53g | 1.3g | |
Fiber | 3.5g | 2.2g | |
Calcium | 163mg | 86mg | |
Iron | 4mg | 2.62mg | |
Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg | |
Phosphorus | 92mg | 97mg | |
Potassium | 109mg | 120mg | |
Sodium | 425mg | 536mg | |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.84mg | |
Copper | 0.135mg | 0.168mg | |
Manganese | 0.505mg | 0.481mg | |
Selenium | 22.4µg | 27.1µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.3mg | |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.477mg | 0.599mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.327mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.07mg | 4.632mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.363mg | 0.397mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.034mg | |
Folate | 94µg | 107µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0.2µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.105mg | |
Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.257mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.404mg | 0.349mg | |
Leucine | 0.652mg | 0.634mg | |
Lysine | 0.45mg | 0.219mg | |
Methionine | 153mg | 0.16mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.417mg | 0.446mg | |
Valine | 0.454mg | 0.394mg | |
Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.195mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.733g | 0.166g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.383g | 0.105g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.498g | 0.535g | |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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