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Potato bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato bread and English muffin

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc in Potato bread is higher than in English muffin.
  • Potato bread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 34% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 5 times less Potassium than Potato bread. Potato bread has 718mg of Potassium, while English muffin has 131mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato 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.
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +152.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.4%
Contains more Potassium +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +152.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.4%
Contains more Potassium +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.5%
Contains more Folate +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.5%
Contains more Folate +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.3%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Equal in Carbs - 46
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +62.3%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 12.5g 7.7g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 1.8g Potato bread
Carbs 47.07g 46g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 235kcal Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g English muffin
Fiber 6.3g 2.7g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 52mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 0.89mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 133mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 131mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 464mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.44mg 0.7mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.253mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.181mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.446mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.043mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 37µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.04µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.224mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.44mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.311mg 0.241mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.305mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.143mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0g 0.259g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.