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Pie crust vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pie crust and English muffin

  • Pie crust has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while English muffin has more Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 39% higher.
  • English muffin contains 3 times less Folate than Pie crust. Pie crust contains 104µg of Folate, while English muffin contains 37µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 CalciumCalcium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +149.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 FatsFats +1644.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +453.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5822.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust English muffin Opinion
Calories 518kcal 235kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 31.4g 1.8g Pie crust
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 52.1g 43.3g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 46g Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 21mg English muffin
Calcium 61mg 52mg Pie crust
Potassium 64mg 131mg English muffin
Iron 2.22mg 0.89mg Pie crust
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Copper 0.075mg 0.129mg English muffin
Zinc 0.4mg 0.7mg English muffin
Phosphorus 86mg 133mg English muffin
Sodium 753mg 464mg English muffin
Manganese 0.315mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.181mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.154mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 1.566mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.043mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Folate 104µg 37µg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 0.302g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 0.888g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.184mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.476mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.133mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.121mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.289mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.146mg 0.17mg English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.715g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.