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

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Significant differences between English muffin and Chocolate cake

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Chocolate cake is higher than in English muffin.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 26% more than English muffin.
  • Chocolate cake has 2 times less Fiber than English muffin. English muffin has 2.7g of Fiber, while Chocolate cake has 1.6g.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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 B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Water +72.5%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Fats +738.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Water +72.5%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Fats +738.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1899.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1899.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.9%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7.7g 5.3g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 46g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 235kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.7g 1.6g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.89mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 133mg 106mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 464mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.69mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.357mg 0.28mg English muffin
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.141mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.137mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.304mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.041mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 27µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.068mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.202mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.24mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.407mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.139mg 0.116mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.265mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.283mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.12mg English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 5.43g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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English muffin Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.171g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.