English Muffin vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and english muffin are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- English muffin has 3.9 times less sugar than pistachio.
- English muffin has more niacin, however, pistachio contains more Vitamin B6.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and english muffin are high in calories. Pistachio has 157% more calories than english muffin - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to pistachio for protein. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 19% |
| Fat | 8% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 37% less carbohydrates than english muffin - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 124% more dietary fiber than english muffin - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
English muffin has 3.9 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and english muffin are high in protein. Pistachio has 142% more protein than english muffin - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and english muffin has 95% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than english muffin - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than english muffin - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 382% more Vitamin E than english muffin - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more niacin, however, pistachio contains more Vitamin B6. Both english muffin and pistachio contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| English Muffin | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 66% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and english muffin are high in iron. Pistachio has 40% more iron than english muffin - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 441% more potassium than english muffin - pistachio has 1007mg 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 | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.786 G | 13.13 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 Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and english muffin are high in calories. Pistachio has 160% more calories than english muffin - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does pistachio or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 40% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or english muffin contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 70% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or english muffin contain more iron?
Both pistachio and english muffin are high in iron. Pistachio has 40% more iron than english muffin - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
Does pistachio or english muffin contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than english muffin - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.