English Muffin vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Cooked Pork
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
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and pork:
- Both pork and english muffin are high in calories and protein.
- English muffin is a great source of iron.
- English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Pork has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, english muffin contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and english muffin are high in calories. Pork has 33% more calories than english muffin - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | ~ |
| Fat | 8% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and pork has less carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
English muffin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than english muffin - english muffin has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and english muffin are high in protein. Pork has 195% more protein than english muffin - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and english muffin has 96% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
English muffin has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than english muffin - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than english muffin - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
English muffin and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, english muffin contains more folate. Both english muffin and pork contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| English Muffin | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 709% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 122% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 95% more potassium than english muffin - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both english muffin and pork contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| English Muffin | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.786 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and english muffin are high in calories. Pork has 30% more calories than english muffin - pork has 297 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Is pork or english muffin better for protein?
Both pork and english muffin are high in protein. Pork has 200% more protein than english muffin - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Does english muffin or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and pork has fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or english muffin contain more calcium?
English muffin is a rich source of calcium and it has 710% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
Does pork or english muffin contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than english muffin - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.