English Muffin vs. Oatmeal

Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Oatmeal

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of english muffin versus oatmeal (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and oatmeal:

  • Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
  • English muffin has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of english muffin and oatmeal is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 65% more calories than english muffin - english muffin has 223 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to oatmeal for protein. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for oatmeal, 17:69:15 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

English Muffin Oatmeal
Protein 15% 17%
Carbohydrates 77% 69%
Fat 8% 15%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. Oatmeal has 50% more carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 113% more dietary fiber than english muffin - english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

English muffin and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - english muffin has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in protein. Oatmeal has 84% more protein than english muffin - english muffin has 8.7g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

English muffin and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

English muffin and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - english muffin has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

English muffin and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

English muffin and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

English muffin has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both english muffin and oatmeal contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

English Muffin Oatmeal
Thiamin 0.431 MG 0.73 MG
Riboflavin 0.292 MG 0.14 MG
Niacin 3.356 MG 0.78 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.444 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.087 MG 0.12 MG
Folate 64 UG 32 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in calcium. English muffin has 242% more calcium than oatmeal - english muffin has 178mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.

iron

Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in iron. Oatmeal has 46% more iron than english muffin - english muffin has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.

potassium

Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than english muffin - english muffin has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.



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Note: The specific food items compared are: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) .

English Muffin 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Oatmeal 100g

( 100 g )
223KCAL 11%
calories 65%
367KCAL 18%
45G 18%
carbohydrates 49%
67G 27%
4.6G 18%
dietary fiber 113%
9.8G 39%
1.6G 60% sugar 1G
2G 3%
total fat 215%
6.3G 10%
0.29G 2%
saturated fat 279%
1.1G 6%
0.28G monounsaturated fat 614% 2G
0.83G polyunsaturated fat 177% 2.3G
353MG 24%
>999% sodium
4MG 0.3%
Vitamins and Minerals
>999% Vitamin A
178MG 18%
242% calcium
52MG 5%
2.9MG 16%
iron 45%
4.2MG 23%
37MG 12%
magnesium 300%
148MG 48%
186MG 8%
potassium 88%
350MG 15%
0.43MG 39%
thiamin (Vit B1) 70%
0.73MG 66%
0.29MG 27%
107% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.14MG 13%
3.4MG 24%
336% niacin (Vit B3)
0.78MG 6%
0.09MG 7%
Vitamin B6 33%
0.12MG 9%
0.44MG 9%
>999% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
64UG 16%
100% folate (Vit B9)
32UG 8%
0.45MG 3%
Vitamin E 4%
0.47MG 3%
0.8UG 1%
>999% Vitamin K
8.7G 17%
protein 84%
16G 32%
14MG 3%
>999% choline
0.15MG 12%
>999% copper
1MG 56%
>999% manganese
107MG 15%
phosphorus 343%
474MG 68%
29UG 53%
>999% selenium
1.1MG 13%
zinc 182%
3.1MG 38%
42G 377% Water 8.8G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does english muffin or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 70% more calories than english muffin - english muffin has 223 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.

Does english muffin or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both english muffin and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. oatmeal has 50% more carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.

Does english muffin or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in calcium. English muffin has 240% more calcium than oatmeal - english muffin has 178mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.

Does english muffin or oatmeal contain more iron?
Both english muffin and oatmeal are high in iron. Oatmeal has 50% more iron than english muffin - english muffin has 2.9mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.

Does english muffin or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than english muffin - english muffin has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.