English Muffin vs. Blueberry
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Blueberry
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
blueberry
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and blueberry:
- Both blueberry and english muffin are high in dietary fiber.
- Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than english muffin.
- English muffin has 5.3 times less sugar than blueberry.
- English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid 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 Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
English muffin is high in calories and blueberry has 74% less calories than english muffin - blueberry has 57 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to blueberry for fat. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for blueberry, 5:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 91% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 68% less carbohydrates than english muffin - blueberry has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both blueberry and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. English muffin has 92% more dietary fiber than blueberry - blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
English muffin has 5.3 times less sugar than blueberry - blueberry has 10g 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 10 times more protein than blueberry - blueberry has 0.74g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blueberry and english muffin are low in saturated fat - blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than english muffin - blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Blueberry and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Blueberry and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blueberry and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both english muffin and blueberry contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than blueberry - blueberry has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 925% more iron than blueberry - blueberry has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
English muffin has 142% more potassium than blueberry - blueberry has 77mg 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, both english muffin and blueberry contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| English Muffin | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 32 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 80 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both english muffin and blueberry contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| English Muffin | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.058 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.058 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, english muffin has more linoleic acid than blueberry per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.088 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 G | 0.088 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 Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does blueberry or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?English muffin is high in calories and blueberry has 70% less calories than english muffin - blueberry has 57 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does blueberry or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 70% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - blueberry has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does blueberry or english muffin contain more calcium?
English muffin is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than blueberry - blueberry has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.