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Cheese sandwich vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheese sandwich and English muffins

  • Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, while English muffins has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% higher.
  • English muffins contain 6 times less Saturated Fat than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of Saturated Fat, while English muffins contain 0.733g.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 +25.2%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.2%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.5%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Calcium +25.2%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.2%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.5%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Equal in Selenium - 22.4

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +46.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 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% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +46.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +1379.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Water +1261.3%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +1379.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Water +1261.3%
Equal in Protein - 8.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2602.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2602.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 40.67g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 8.87g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 1.69g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 44.17g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 227kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 204mg 163mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 54mg 24mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 92mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 109mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.87mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.16mg 0.135mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.505mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 22.4µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.25mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.363mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.054mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.04µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.108mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.698mg 0.652mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.167mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.417mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.219mg 0.201mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 0.383g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.498g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich English muffins
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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
35%
Cheese sandwich
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.