Potato vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potatoes and English muffins
- Potatoes have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, while English muffins have more phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, and folate.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% higher.
- English muffins contain 7 times less vitamin B6 than potatoes. Potatoes contain 0.298mg of vitamin B6, while English muffins contain 0.043mg.
- The amount of sodium in potatoes is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +224.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +19600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +593% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +381.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2014.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.043mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 133mg | 11% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 7.7g | 11% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 46g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.154mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 131mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.181mg | 8% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.357mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.888g | 6% |
| Folate | 15µg | 37µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.566mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.446mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.89mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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.