Baguette vs. English Muffin
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and English Muffin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
english muffin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and english muffin:
- Both baguette and english muffin are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both baguette and english muffin are high in calories. Baguette has 22% more calories than english muffin - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is similar to english muffin for protein, carbs and fat. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for english muffin, 15:77:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | English Muffin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 77% |
| Fat | 8% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both baguette and english muffin are high in carbohydrates. Baguette has 16% more carbohydrates than english muffin - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baguette and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. English muffin has 109% more dietary fiber than baguette - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baguette and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both baguette and english muffin are high in protein. Baguette has 24% more protein than english muffin - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baguette and english muffin are low in saturated fat - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and english muffin are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
English muffin and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - english muffin has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both baguette and english muffin contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baguette | English Muffin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.431 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.292 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 3.356 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.444 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baguette and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 242% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
Both baguette and english muffin are high in iron. Baguette has 36% more iron than english muffin - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
English muffin has 59% more potassium than baguette - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Baguette | English Muffin | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | 92 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baguette and english muffin contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baguette | English Muffin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.048 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baguette and english muffin contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baguette | English Muffin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.785 G |
| Total | 0.79 G | 0.786 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) .
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FAQ
Does baguette or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both baguette and english muffin are high in calories. Baguette has 20% more calories than english muffin - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does baguette or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both baguette and english muffin are high in carbohydrates. baguette has 20% more carbohydrates than english muffin - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does baguette or english muffin contain more calcium?
Both baguette and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 240% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
Does baguette or english muffin contain more iron?
Both baguette and english muffin are high in iron. Baguette has 40% more iron than english muffin - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.