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Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lavash (Armenian Bread) and English muffins different?

  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher in vitamin B3, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, English muffins are richer in calcium.
  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 4 times more phosphorus than English muffins. While lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 496mg of phosphorus, English muffins contain only 133mg.
  • English muffins have less sodium.

Lavash (Armenian Bread) 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 19% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
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 +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +34.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg

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% 0% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 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 +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lavash (Armenian Bread) English muffin
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lavash (Armenian Bread) English muffin DV% diff.
Phosphorus 496mg 133mg 52%
Copper 0.33mg 0.129mg 22%
Sodium 796mg 464mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.154mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.181mg 7%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.357mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.566mg 5%
Carbs 60.3g 46g 5%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 0.89mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.043mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 52mg 3%
Folate 26µg 37µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.888g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Protein 8.7g 7.7g 2%
Calories 281kcal 235kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Fiber 3.1g 2.7g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.302g 1%
Fats 1.2g 1.8g 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g N/A
Potassium 125mg 131mg 0%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.7mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.2g 0.259g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lavash (Armenian 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
10%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.