White Bread vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between White Bread and English muffins?
- The amount of Polyunsaturated fat in White Bread is higher than in English muffins.
- English muffins contain 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than White Bread. White Bread contains 1.602g of Polyunsaturated fat, while English muffins contain 0.498g.
- English muffins have less Sugar.
We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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.
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Calcium
+13.2%
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Iron
+10.8%
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Sodium
-13.3%
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Zinc
+41.9%
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Copper
+33.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Calcium
+13.2%
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Iron
+10.8%
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Sodium
-13.3%
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Zinc
+41.9%
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Copper
+33.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.7%
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Vitamin B3
+17.4%
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Vitamin B5
+47.7%
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Vitamin B6
+61.1%
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Folate
+18.1%
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Vitamin E
+40.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.7%
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Vitamin B3
+17.4%
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Vitamin B5
+47.7%
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Vitamin B6
+61.1%
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Folate
+18.1%
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Vitamin E
+40.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+97%
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Carbs
+11.9%
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Other
+15.8%
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Water
+19.6%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Fats
+97%
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Carbs
+11.9%
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+15.8%
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Water
+19.6%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+56.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+221.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.733
Saturated Fat:
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+56.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+221.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.733
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+137.9%
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Fructose
+252.2%
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Maltose
+30.5%
Equal in Starch - 37.2
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
37.2 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.66 g
Fructose:
0.69 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.18 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+137.9%
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Fructose
+252.2%
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Maltose
+30.5%
Equal in Starch - 37.2
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 46.72g | 40.67g |
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| Protein | 8.85g | 8.87g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 1.69g |
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| Carbs | 49.42g | 44.17g |
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| Calories | 266kcal | 227kcal |
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| Starch | 37.17g | 37.2g |
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| Fructose | 2.43g | 0.69g |
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| Sugar | 5.67g | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 144mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 3.61mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 490mg | 425mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.505mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 4.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 94µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.404mg |
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| Leucine | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.45mg |
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| Methionine | 153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.454mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.698g | 0.733g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.599g | 0.383g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.498g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.048g |
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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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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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