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

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Marble cake?

  • English muffin is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B5, while Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 20% higher.
  • Marble cake has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than English muffin. English muffin has 0.446mg of Vitamin B5, while Marble cake has 0.096mg.
  • English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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 +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Copper - 0.135
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.546
Equal in Folate - 36
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.546
Equal in Folate - 36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +1258.1%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +72.8%
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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +1258.1%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +72.8%
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.6%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 7.7g 3.4g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 11.7g Marble cake
Carbs 46g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 235kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 52mg 76mg Marble cake
Iron 0.89mg 1.62mg Marble cake
Magnesium 21mg 18mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 131mg 123mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 519mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.35mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.357mg 0.139mg English muffin
Selenium 2.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.181mg
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.13mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.546mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.096mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.025mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 36µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.049mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.105mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.127mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.22mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.133mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.049mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.158mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.164mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.065mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 2.45g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 3.779g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Marble 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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
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 ($)
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

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.