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Raisin vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Raisin and English muffin?

  • Raisin is higher in Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, English muffin is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Raisin's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% more.
  • English muffin contains 6 times less Potassium than Raisin. Raisin contains 749mg of Potassium, while English muffin contains 131mg.
  • Raisin has less Sodium.

We used Raisins, seedless and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this article.

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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 +111.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +146.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Equal in Calcium - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +146.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Equal in Calcium - 52

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.
Raisin
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Contains more Vitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.5%
Contains more Folate +640%
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 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
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 C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.5%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Protein +150.8%
Contains more Fats +291.3%
Contains more Water +172.8%
Contains more Other +29%
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Protein +150.8%
Contains more Fats +291.3%
Contains more Water +172.8%
Contains more Other +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 75.48g 43.3g Raisin
Protein 3.07g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.46g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 79.18g 46g Raisin
Calories 299kcal 235kcal Raisin
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 59.19g English muffin
Fiber 3.7g 2.7g Raisin
Calcium 50mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 1.88mg 0.89mg Raisin
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Raisin
Phosphorus 101mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 749mg 131mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 464mg Raisin
Zinc 0.22mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.318mg 0.129mg Raisin
Manganese 0.299mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 0.6µg Raisin
Vitamin E 0.12mg Raisin
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.043mg Raisin
Folate 5µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.5µg Raisin
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.077mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.096mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.084mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.021mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.083mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.072mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.259g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.888g English muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
12%
Raisin
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.