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Chocolate cake vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and English muffins different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, however, English muffins are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from English muffins is 30% higher.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Calcium +171.7%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Contains more Selenium +88.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Calcium +171.7%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Contains more Selenium +88.2%

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 B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +248.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +248.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +793.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Water +78.5%
Equal in Other - 1.71
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +793.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Water +78.5%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1476.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1476.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 40.67g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 15.1g 1.69g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 44.17g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 227kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 60mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 1.61mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 92mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 109mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 425mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.207mg 0.135mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 11.9µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 27µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.202mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.407mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.268mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.116mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.283mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.12mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.383g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.498g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake English muffins
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
15%
Chocolate cake
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.697g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.