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Water vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between water and English muffins

  • Water contains less phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, fiber, and zinc than English muffins.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for sodium is 20% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in water is lower.
  • Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Water
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +137.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water English muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water English muffin DV% diff.
Sodium 5mg 464mg 20%
Phosphorus 0mg 133mg 19%
Manganese 0mg 0.357mg 16%
Protein 0g 7.7g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 15%
Carbs 0g 46g 15%
Copper 0.016mg 0.129mg 13%
Calories 0kcal 235kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 12%
Iron 0mg 0.89mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Folate 37µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 6%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.7mg 6%
Magnesium 1mg 21mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 52mg 5%
Potassium 0mg 131mg 4%
Fats 0g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 1%
Saturated fat 0.259g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.