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English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between english muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and white bread?

  • The amount of polyunsaturated fat in white bread is higher than in english muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).
  • English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) have less sugar.
  • English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) have a lower glycemic index (45) than white bread (73).

We used English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 49% 9.6% 150% 45% 29% 39% 55% 66% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Iron ~3.61mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.536mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0% 6.2% 0% 119% 58% 76% 22% 12% 5% 3% 71% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.243mg
~equal in Choline ~14.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +97%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%
~equal in Protein ~8.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 24% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.498 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.698g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +30.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +137.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +252.2%
~equal in Starch ~37.17g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) White bread
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) White bread DV% diff.
Methionine 153mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 1.602g 7%
Iron 4mg 3.61mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.533mg 5%
Folate 94µg 111µg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 4.78mg 4%
Copper 0.135mg 0.101mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.536mg 3%
Sodium 425mg 490mg 3%
Fats 1.69g 3.33g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.087mg 3%
Fiber 3.5g 2.7g 3%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.74mg 3%
Fructose 0.69g 2.43g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Calories 227kcal 266kcal 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 44.17g 49.42g 2%
Calcium 163mg 144mg 2%
Phosphorus 92mg 98mg 1%
Potassium 109mg 126mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.2µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.383g 0.599g 1%
Selenium 22.4µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.243mg 1%
Manganese 0.505mg 0.536mg 1%
Protein 8.87g 8.85g 0%
Net carbs 40.67g 46.72g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 5.67g N/A
Starch 37.2g 37.17g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.027g N/A
Choline 16mg 14.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.733g 0.698g 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.45mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0%
Valine 0.454mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) White bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough)
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough)
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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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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 muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients
  2. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.