English muffin vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between English muffin and Gingerbread
- English muffin is higher in Phosphorus, yet Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper.
- Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 25% more than English muffin.
- English muffin contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. While English muffin contains 133mg of Phosphorus, Gingerbread contains only 54mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Gingerbread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+146.3%
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Zinc
+79.5%
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Calcium
+36.5%
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Iron
+223.6%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Potassium
+235.1%
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Sodium
-29.5%
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Copper
+51.2%
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Manganese
+91.3%
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Phosphorus
+146.3%
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Zinc
+79.5%
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Calcium
+36.5%
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Iron
+223.6%
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Magnesium
+233.3%
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Potassium
+235.1%
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Sodium
-29.5%
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Copper
+51.2%
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Manganese
+91.3%
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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Vitamin B5
+18.9%
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Folate
+12.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+11%
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Vitamin B6
+341.9%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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Vitamin B5
+18.9%
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Folate
+12.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+11%
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Vitamin B6
+341.9%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+97.4%
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Water
+50.4%
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Fats
+811.1%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Equal in Other - 2.5
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7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
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2.4 g
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3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Protein
+97.4%
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Water
+50.4%
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Fats
+811.1%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Equal in Other - 2.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2258.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+374.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
Saturated Fat:
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.216 g
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Saturated Fat
-93.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2258.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+374.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 49.2g |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 16.4g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 49.2g |
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| Calories | 235kcal | 356kcal |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 71mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 70mg |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 439mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 327mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.195mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.19mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.06µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.087mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 4.122g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 4.216g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)