Pastry vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pastry and English muffins
- Pastry is higher in Vitamin K, yet English muffins are higher in Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
- Pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 45% more than English muffins.
- Pastry contains 13 times more Vitamin K than English muffins. While Pastry contains 16.1µg of Vitamin K, English muffins contain only 1.2µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffins are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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.
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Sodium
-41.4%
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Calcium
+1530%
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Iron
+56.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+53.3%
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Potassium
+78.7%
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Zinc
+98.1%
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Copper
+18.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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Sodium
-41.4%
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Calcium
+1530%
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Iron
+56.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+53.3%
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Potassium
+78.7%
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Zinc
+98.1%
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Copper
+18.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+74.2%
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Vitamin B2
+13.2%
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Vitamin K
+1241.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+19.8%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+157.1%
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Folate
+20.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+74.2%
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Vitamin B2
+13.2%
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Vitamin K
+1241.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+19.8%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+157.1%
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Folate
+20.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+2154.4%
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Protein
+21.5%
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Water
+412.5%
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+71%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
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1 g
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
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1.71 g
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Fats
+2154.4%
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Protein
+21.5%
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+412.5%
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+71%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5538.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+882.7%
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Saturated Fat
-92.4%
Saturated Fat:
9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.894 g
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5538.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+882.7%
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Saturated Fat
-92.4%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.6g | 40.67g |
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| Protein | 7.3g | 8.87g |
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| Fats | 38.1g | 1.69g |
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| Carbs | 45.1g | 44.17g |
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| Calories | 551kcal | 227kcal |
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| Starch | 37.2g |
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| Fructose | 0.69g |
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| Sugar | 0.74g | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 2.56mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 249mg | 425mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.505mg |
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| Selenium | 24.2µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 4.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 78µg | 94µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.404mg |
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| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.45mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg | 153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.454mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.201mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.643g | 0.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.597g | 0.383g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.498g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins 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 ($)
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.