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Puff pastry vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Puff pastry and English muffin

  • Puff pastry has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 26% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 3 times less Iron than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 2.6mg of Iron, while English muffin has 0.89mg.
  • English muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 Iron +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +12.2%

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 B1 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Folate +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B1 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Folate +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2038.9%
Contains more Water +468.9%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Carbs - 46
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +2038.9%
Contains more Water +468.9%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2823.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2403.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2823.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2403.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 43.3g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 38.5g 1.8g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 46g English muffin
Calories 558kcal 235kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g English muffin
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 10mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 2.6mg 0.89mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 60mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 62mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 253mg 464mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.115mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.495mg 0.357mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.181mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.154mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.566mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 55µg 37µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.198mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.514mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.144mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.131mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.312mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.158mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 5.502g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 0.302g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.888g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
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 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.