French rolls vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french rolls and english muffin different?
- French rolls have more vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, and monounsaturated Fat; however, english muffin is richer in phosphorus.
- French rolls cover your daily need for vitamin B1 29% more than english muffin.
- French rolls have 6 times more Monounsaturated Fat than english muffin. French rolls have 1.961g of Monounsaturated Fat, while english muffin has 0.302g.
- English muffin contains less sodium.
- English muffin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of english muffin is 77, while the glycemic index of french rolls is 63.
Rolls, french and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +189% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.6 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
34.8 g
Other:
2.1 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.834 g
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 | +549.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.1% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 277kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 8.6g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 4.3g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 47g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 50.2g | 46g |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 114mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 0.31g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 574mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.559mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 27.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.523mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.039mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 113µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.962g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.961g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.834g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.255mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.608mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.231mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 153mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.422mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.38mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.17mg |
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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
32%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.703g)
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 ($)