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English muffin vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Carrot cake

  • English muffin has more Copper, while Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carrot cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 16% higher.
  • Carrot cake contains 4 times less Zinc than English muffin. English muffin contains 0.7mg of Zinc, while Carrot cake contains 0.2mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +102.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +102.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%

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 B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Folate +81.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Folate +81.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Water +1069.4%
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Carbs +72.2%
Equal in Other - 2.3
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Water +1069.4%
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Carbs +72.2%
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 7.7g 5.1g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 9.8g Carrot cake
Carbs 46g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 235kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 0.89mg 1.8mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 21mg 8mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 131mg 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 464mg 567mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.2mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.05mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 0IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.265mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.17mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.294mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Folate 37µg 67µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.04µg
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.061mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.149mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.186mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.336mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.142mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.083mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.238mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.212mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.109mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 1.472g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 3.702g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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English muffin Carrot cake
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%
English muffin
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.