English Muffin vs. Apple
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and apple:
- Both apple and english muffin are high in dietary fiber.
- Apple has more beta-carotene than english muffin, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apple.
- English muffin has 5.6 times less sugar than apple.
- English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- English muffin is a great source of iron and protein.
- English muffin is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
English muffin is high in calories and apple has 77% less calories than english muffin - apple has 52 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to apple per calorie. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for apple, 2:96:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 96% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and apple has 69% less carbohydrates than english muffin - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both apple and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. English muffin has 92% more dietary fiber than apple - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
English muffin has 5.6 times less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
English muffin is a great source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and english muffin are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than english muffin - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apple and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| English Muffin | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than apple - apple has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than apple - apple has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
English muffin has 74% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg 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, apple has more beta-carotene than english muffin per 100 grams, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apple per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 27 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 29 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, english muffin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, english muffin has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.043 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 G | 0.043 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: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does apple or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?English muffin is high in calories and apple has 80% less calories than english muffin - apple has 52 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does apple or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and apple has 70% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does apple or english muffin contain more calcium?
English muffin is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than apple - apple has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.