English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between english muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and biscuits
- English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, manganese, copper, and zinc, yet biscuits are higher in phosphorus.
- English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) covers your daily iron needs 22% more than biscuits.
- English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains 3 times more zinc than biscuits. While english muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains 1.4mg of zinc, biscuits contain only 0.54mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in english muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.32 g
Fats:
2.02 g
Carbs:
52.65 g
Water:
32.97 g
Other:
2.04 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +706.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.533 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.478 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.921 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1349.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +352% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 2.02g | 16.3g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.921g | 4.163g | 22% |
| Iron | 4.65mg | 2.9mg | 22% |
| Starch | 44.5g | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.533g | 4.324g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.478g | 6.93g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.356mg | 15% |
| Folate | 119µg | 61µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.99mg | 2.949mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 19.5µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.63mg | 0.378mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 164mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.54mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.32g | 7g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Calories | 270kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 580mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 235mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.7mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 52.65g | 44.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.332mg | 0.285mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.08µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.85g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 129mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.389mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.475mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.529mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.181mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.491mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.534mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.089g | 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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)