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French bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French bread and English muffin different?

  • French bread has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese than English muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from French bread is 37% higher.
  • French bread contains 4 times more Folate than English muffin. While French bread contains 140µg of Folate, English muffin contains only 37µg.
  • English muffin has less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more IronIron +334.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~133mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +278.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +104.3%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.888g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French bread English muffin
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread English muffin Opinion
Calories 319kcal 235kcal French bread
Protein 13g 7.7g French bread
Fats 2.14g 1.8g French bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 43.3g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 46g French bread
Magnesium 31mg 21mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 52mg English muffin
Potassium 140mg 131mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 0.89mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g English muffin
Fiber 3.1g 2.7g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.129mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.7mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 133mg English muffin
Sodium 720mg 464mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.357mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.181mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.154mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 1.566mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.446mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.043mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 140µg 37µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 0.302g French bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.888g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.092mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.242mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.315mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.553mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.241mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.139mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.379mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.353mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.17mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread English muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
French bread
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)

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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.