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Cheesecake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheesecake and English muffin?

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, while English muffin is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +545%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Equal in Calcium - 52
Equal in Sodium - 464
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +545%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Equal in Calcium - 52
Equal in Sodium - 464

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 C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.1%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.1%
Contains more Folate +105.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1150%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Water - 42.1
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +1150%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Water - 42.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2758.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2758.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 5.5g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 22.5g 1.8g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 46g English muffin
Calories 321kcal 235kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g English muffin
Fiber 0.4g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 51mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 0.63mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 11mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 93mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 90mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 438mg 464mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.02mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.14mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.154mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.446mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.043mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.04µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.222mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.464mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.372mg 0.241mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.314mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.133mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 9.921g 0.259g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 0.302g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.888g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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%
Cheesecake
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.662g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.