English Muffin vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and english muffin are high in dietary fiber.
- English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
English muffin is high in calories and yellow corn has 57% less calories than english muffin - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein and carbs. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 76% |
| Fat | 8% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and yellow corn has 53% less carbohydrates than english muffin - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. English muffin has 92% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g 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 155% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and english muffin are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than english muffin - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than english muffin - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both english muffin and yellow corn contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 58 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 538% more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn and english muffin contain similar amounts of potassium - yellow corn has 218mg 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,
| English Muffin | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, english muffin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both english muffin and yellow corn contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| English Muffin | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.586 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?English muffin is high in calories and yellow corn has 60% less calories than english muffin - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does yellow corn or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and yellow corn has 50% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or english muffin contain more calcium?
English muffin is a rich source of calcium and it has 58 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.