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English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between english muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and doughnuts?

  • English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is higher in selenium, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, doughnuts are richer in phosphorus and vitamin E.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 5 times less calcium than english muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough). English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains 197mg of calcium, while doughnuts contain 40mg.
  • English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) has less saturated fat.

We used English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 20% 59% 11% 174% 53% 38% 46% 62% 82% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +392.5%
Contains more IronIron +83.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Sodium ~477mg

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 5.7% 0% 7.2% 0% 135% 65% 94% 20% 15% 6.3% 3.5% 89% 8.6%
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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 2% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.32 g
Fats: 2.02 g
Carbs: 52.65 g
Water: 32.97 g
Other: 2.04 g
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1134.2%
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 25% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.533 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.478 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.921 g
47% 36% 17%
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 -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1687.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 44.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +71.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~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, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) Doughnuts DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.533g 11.105g 48%
Fats 2.02g 24.93g 35%
Selenium 26.3µg 10.1µg 29%
Iron 4.65mg 2.53mg 27%
Phosphorus 107mg 260mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.921g 3.915g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.478g 8.544g 20%
Calcium 197mg 40mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.99mg 2.91mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.39mg 13%
Manganese 0.63mg 0.333mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.99mg 11%
Protein 10.32g 5.31g 10%
Starch 44.5g 25.91g 8%
Calories 270kcal 434kcal 8%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.5mg 8%
Copper 0.16mg 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 9.8µg 7%
Folate 119µg 92µg 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g 4%
Choline 15.7mg 37.3mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 17mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 52.65g 47.06g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.301mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.332mg 0.377mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 49.85g 45.36g N/A
Potassium 129mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 3.47g 18.15g N/A
Sodium 477mg 477mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.06µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0%
Threonine 0.389mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.475mg 0%
Leucine 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.529mg 0%
Methionine 0.181mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.491mg 0%
Valine 0.534mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.089g 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) Doughnuts
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
35%
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (477 mg)
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.

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, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174995/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.