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

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Differences between English muffin and White cake

  • English muffin has more Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, while White cake has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • White cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 18% higher.
  • White cake contains 3 times less Fiber than English muffin. English muffin contains 2.7g of Fiber, while White cake contains 1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in White cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut 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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +112.1%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +112.1%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%

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 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Water +103.4%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Fats +472.2%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Water +103.4%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Fats +472.2%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin White cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 62.2g White cake
Protein 7.7g 4.4g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 46g 63.2g White cake
Calories 235kcal 356kcal White cake
Sugar 57.39g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 90mg White cake
Iron 0.89mg 1.16mg White cake
Magnesium 21mg 12mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 70mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 99mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.33mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.067mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.277mg English muffin
Selenium 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.128mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.189mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.063mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.167mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.029mg English muffin
Folate 37µg 31µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.054mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.157mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.199mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.338mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.204mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.107mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.228mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.229mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.099mg English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 3.897g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.162g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin White 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%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.638g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.