English muffin vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between English muffin and Shortcake
- English muffin is higher in Copper, yet Shortcake is higher in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Shortcake covers your daily Iron needs 21% more than English muffin.
- English muffin contains 2 times more Copper than Shortcake. While English muffin contains 0.129mg of Copper, Shortcake contains only 0.076mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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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Magnesium
+31.3%
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Potassium
+23.6%
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Zinc
+45.8%
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Copper
+69.7%
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Calcium
+294.2%
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Iron
+185.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 143
Equal in Sodium - 506
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
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Magnesium
+31.3%
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Potassium
+23.6%
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Zinc
+45.8%
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Copper
+69.7%
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Calcium
+294.2%
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Iron
+185.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 143
Equal in Sodium - 506
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
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
+79.8%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+71.8%
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Vitamin B2
+76.6%
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Vitamin B3
+64.3%
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Folate
+43.2%
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Vitamin B12
+75%
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Vitamin B5
+79.8%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+71.8%
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Vitamin B2
+76.6%
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Vitamin B3
+64.3%
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Folate
+43.2%
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Vitamin B12
+75%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26.2%
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Water
+48.2%
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Fats
+688.9%
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Other
+16.7%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
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2.8 g
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Protein
+26.2%
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Water
+48.2%
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Fats
+688.9%
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+16.7%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1901.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+309%
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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Saturated Fat
-93.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1901.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+309%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 235kcal | 346kcal |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.07µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 3.632g |
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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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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.513g)
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.