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Oat vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oat and English muffin?

  • The amount of Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 in Oat is higher than in English muffin.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 198% more.
  • English muffin contains 8 times less Magnesium than Oat. Oat contains 177mg of Magnesium, while English muffin contains 21mg.
  • Oat has less Sodium.

We used Oats and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types 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 Iron +430.3%
Contains more Magnesium +742.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.2%
Contains more Potassium +227.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +467.1%
Contains more Copper +385.3%
Contains more Manganese +1277%
Equal in Calcium - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +430.3%
Contains more Magnesium +742.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.2%
Contains more Potassium +227.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +467.1%
Contains more Copper +385.3%
Contains more Manganese +1277%
Equal in Calcium - 52

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.
Oat
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.7%
Contains more Folate +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 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 B1 +321.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.7%
Contains more Folate +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.4%
Contains more Fats +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Water +412.2%
Contains more Other +39.5%
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 Protein +119.4%
Contains more Fats +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Water +412.2%
Contains more Other +39.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 43.3g Oat
Protein 16.89g 7.7g Oat
Fats 6.9g 1.8g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 46g Oat
Calories 389kcal 235kcal Oat
Fiber 10.6g 2.7g Oat
Calcium 54mg 52mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 0.89mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 21mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 133mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 131mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 464mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 0.7mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.129mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.357mg Oat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.181mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.446mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.043mg Oat
Folate 56µg 37µg Oat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.092mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.242mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.315mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.553mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.241mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.139mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.379mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.353mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.17mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.302g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.888g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.