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Milk vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Milk and English muffin

  • Milk has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while English muffin has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • English muffin's daily need coverage for Sodium is 18% higher.
  • English muffin contains 12 times less Vitamin B12 than Milk. Milk contains 0.47µg of Vitamin B12, while English muffin contains 0.04µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 more Calcium +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +2866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +11800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +2866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +11800%

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.
Milk
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +640%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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 B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +113.6%
Contains more Protein +128.5%
Contains more Fats +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +821.8%
Contains more Other +220%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +113.6%
Contains more Protein +128.5%
Contains more Fats +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +821.8%
Contains more Other +220%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2437.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.302
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2437.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.302

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 3.37g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.97g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 4.99g 46g English muffin
Calories 42kcal 235kcal English muffin
Sugar 5.2g English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 125mg 52mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 11mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 95mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 150mg 131mg Milk
Sodium 44mg 464mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.01mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.003mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.154mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 5µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.04µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.143mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.319mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.282mg 0.241mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.22mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.101mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.633g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.888g English muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.