English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between english muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) and doughnuts
- English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) is higher in vitamin B3, yet doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Doughnuts cover your daily saturated fat needs 54% more than english muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough).
- English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) contains 2 times more fiber than doughnuts. While english muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) contains 2.7g of fiber, doughnuts contain only 1.7g.
- The amount of saturated fat in english muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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 | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.7% |
| 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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 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 | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2729.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 11.105g | 49% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 24.93g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 8.544g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 3.915g | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 260mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 434kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.884mg | 2.91mg | 6% |
| Folate | 74µg | 92µg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 5.31g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.442mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.301mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.06µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.377mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.333mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 477mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 46g | 47.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 2.53mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 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
36%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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.