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

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Significant differences between Pie crust and English muffins

  • The amount of Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc in English muffins are higher than in Pie crust.
  • Pie crust covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have 2 times less Sodium than Pie crust. Pie crust has 753mg of Sodium, while English muffins have 425mg.
  • English muffins contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
Contains more Calcium +167.2%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Calcium +167.2%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
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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Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 94
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% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 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% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1758%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Water +473.2%
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +1758%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Water +473.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4570.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4570.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

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 muffins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 40.67g Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 31.4g 1.69g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 44.17g Pie crust
Calories 518kcal 227kcal Pie crust
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Pie crust
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 61mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.22mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 15mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 86mg 92mg English muffins
Potassium 64mg 109mg English muffins
Sodium 753mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.4mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.075mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.315mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 22.9µg 22.4µg Pie crust
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.054mg Pie crust
Folate 104µg 94µg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.184mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.476mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.133mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.121mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.289mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.146mg 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 7.974g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 0.383g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 0.498g Pie crust
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust English muffins
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
26%
Pie crust
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.241g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.