Italian bread vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Italian bread and English muffins
- Italian bread has more Folate, Selenium, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, while English muffins has more Iron, and Calcium.
- Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 24% higher.
- English muffins contain 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Italian bread. Italian bread contains 1.39g of Polyunsaturated fat, while English muffins contain 0.498g.
- The amount of Sodium in English muffins are lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, italian and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).
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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.
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+12%
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Copper
+41.5%
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Selenium
+21.4%
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Calcium
+109%
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Iron
+36.1%
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Sodium
-22.7%
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Zinc
+22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+12%
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Copper
+41.5%
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Selenium
+21.4%
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Calcium
+109%
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Iron
+36.1%
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Sodium
-22.7%
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Zinc
+22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.8%
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Folate
+103.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.8%
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Folate
+103.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+107.1%
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Carbs
+13.4%
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Other
+11.1%
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Water
+22%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
Equal in Other - 1.71
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Fats
+107.1%
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Carbs
+13.4%
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+11.1%
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Water
+22%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
Equal in Other - 1.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+112%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+179.1%
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+112%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+179.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 40.67g |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 8.87g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 1.69g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 44.17g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 227kcal |
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| Starch | 37.2g |
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| Fructose | 0.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.17g | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 425mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.505mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 4.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 94µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.2µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.404mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.45mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.454mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.201mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 0.383g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 0.498g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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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
38%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.733g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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