English Muffin vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and pecan:
- Both pecan and english muffin are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- English muffin has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, pecan contains more Vitamin B6.
- Pecan has more beta-carotene than english muffin, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan.
- Pecan is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and english muffin are high in calories. Pecan has 210% more calories than english muffin - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pecan per calorie. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Pecan | |
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| Protein | 15% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 8% |
| Fat | 8% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 69% less carbohydrates than english muffin - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 109% more dietary fiber than english muffin - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pecan and english muffin are high in protein. Pecan has a little more protein (5%) than english muffin by weight - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and english muffin has 95% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than english muffin - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pecan and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, pecan contains more Vitamin B6. Both english muffin and pecan contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| English Muffin | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 154% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
Both pecan and english muffin are high in iron. Pecan is very similar to pecan for iron - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than english muffin - pecan has 410mg 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, pecan has more beta-carotene than english muffin per 100 grams, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 17 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.785 G | 20.697 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .
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FAQ
Does pecan or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and english muffin are high in calories. Pecan has 210% more calories than english muffin - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does pecan or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 70% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or english muffin contain more calcium?
Both pecan and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 150% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
Does pecan or english muffin contain more iron?
Both pecan and english muffin are high in iron. Pecan is very similar to pecan for iron - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
Does pecan or english muffin contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than english muffin - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.