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Italian ice vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian ice and English muffin

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Folate in English muffin is higher than in Italian ice.
  • English muffin covers your daily Sodium needs 20% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +5100%
Contains more Iron +888.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +2233.3%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +1685%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +5100%
Contains more Iron +888.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains more Zinc +2233.3%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +1685%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +105.2%
Contains more Protein +25566.7%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +240.7%
Contains more Other +4700%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Water +105.2%
Contains more Protein +25566.7%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Carbs +240.7%
Contains more Other +4700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 0.03g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.02g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 13.5g 46g English muffin
Calories 53kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 1mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 0.09mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 0mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 0mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 6mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 4mg 464mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.01mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 0.1µg Italian ice
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Italian ice
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 5µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0g 0.259g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice English muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Italian ice
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.