Pastry vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pastry and English muffin?
- Pastry is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while English muffin is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% higher.
- English muffin has 3 times less Iron than Pastry. Pastry has 2.56mg of Iron, while English muffin has 0.89mg.
- English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +187.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +420% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2016.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +395.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.7g
~equal in
Carbs
~46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7051.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +451.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 551kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 7.3g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 38.1g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.6g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 45.1g | 46g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 0.74g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 249mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 24.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg |
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| Folate | 78µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.643g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.597g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.17mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.384g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)