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English muffin vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between English muffin and Coffeecake

  • English muffin has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Coffeecake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 28% more.
  • English muffin has 3 times more Fiber than Coffeecake. English muffin has 2.7g of Fiber, while Coffeecake has 1g.
  • Coffeecake is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +107.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
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 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +107.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%

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 B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 39
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 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Fats +744.4%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 44.3
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Fats +744.4%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 44.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2260.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2260.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 43.3g
Protein 7.7g 7g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 15.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 46g 44.3g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 339kcal Coffeecake
Fiber 2.7g 1g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 59mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.89mg 0.64mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 15mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 101mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 464mg 339mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.59mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.052mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.172mg English muffin
Selenium 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 0IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.105mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.125mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.682mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.4mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 37µg 39µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.076mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.553mg 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.241mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.139mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.352mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.17mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 5.391g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.645g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.132g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.