English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are english muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) and doughnuts different?
- English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) is richer in selenium, copper, calcium, manganese, and zinc, while doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 54% more than english muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola).
- English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) contains 5 times more calcium than doughnuts. English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) contains 196mg of calcium, while doughnuts contain 40mg.
- English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) is lower in sodium.
English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +390% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +152.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +172.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46.3 g
Water:
40.2 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1285% |
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Carbs
~47.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.559 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +933.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +600.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 11.105g | 49% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 24.93g | 36% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 10.1µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 260mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.559g | 3.915g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 8.544g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.243mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 40mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.99mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.604mg | 0.333mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 434kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.39mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 477mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9.8µg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 5.31g | 8% |
| Iron | 3.02mg | 2.53mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 37.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.583mg | 2.91mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Folate | 80µg | 92µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.408mg | 0.377mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.301mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 46.3g | 47.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.5g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.81g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.649mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.422mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins, mixed-grain (includes granola) 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.