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

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Summary of differences between pumpernickel bread and english muffin

  • English muffin has less manganese, iron, copper, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, magnesium, and zinc than pumpernickel bread.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily need for manganese 41% more than english muffin.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 4 times more Manganese than english muffin. While pumpernickel bread has 1.305mg of Manganese, english muffin has only 0.357mg.
  • The glycemic index of english muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pumpernickel 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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains more IronIron +222.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%

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.
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% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +72.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.1%
~equal in Carbs ~46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 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 +208.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread English muffin Opinion
Calories 250kcal 235kcal Pumpernickel bread
Protein 8.7g 7.7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 1.8g Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 41g 43.3g English muffin
Carbs 47.5g 46g Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 54mg 21mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 52mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 208mg 131mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.87mg 0.89mg Pumpernickel bread
Sugar 0.53g English muffin
Fiber 6.5g 2.7g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.129mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 1.48mg 0.7mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 133mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 464mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.357mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.181mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.154mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 1.566mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.043mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 93µg 37µg Pumpernickel bread
Choline 14.6mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 0.302g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 0.888g Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.092mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.242mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.315mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.553mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.241mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.139mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.379mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.353mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.17mg Pumpernickel bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread 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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.