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Angel food cake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Angel food cake and English muffin

  • Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet English muffin is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Angel food cake covers your daily Phosphorus needs 27% more than English muffin.
  • Angel food cake contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than English muffin. While Angel food cake contains 0.491mg of Vitamin B2, English muffin contains only 0.154mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in English muffin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.6%
Contains more Iron +71.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.6%
Contains more Iron +71.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +320%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.7%
Equal in Folate - 37
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.7%
Equal in Folate - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Water +26.8%
Equal in Other - 2.4
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Water +26.8%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Angel food cake English muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 43.3g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.8g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 57.8g 46g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 235kcal Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 140mg 52mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 12mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 324mg 133mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 749mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.07mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.078mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.085mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 7.3µg Angel food cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.154mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 35µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.04µg Angel food cake
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.248mg 0.242mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.481mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.364mg 0.241mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.139mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.354mg 0.353mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.121g 0.259g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake English muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Angel food cake
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.