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English muffins vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffins and Angel food cake

  • English muffins are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Zinc, yet Angel food cake is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from English muffins is 44% higher.
  • English muffins contain 15 times more Zinc than Angel food cake. English muffins contain 1.05mg of Zinc, while Angel food cake contains 0.07mg.
  • English muffins contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +494.1%
Contains more Selenium +206.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +494.1%
Contains more Selenium +206.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.2%

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 B1 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.2%
Contains more Folate +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.2%
Contains more Folate +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Fats +111.3%
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +34.5%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Fats +111.3%
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffins Angel food cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 8.87g 5.9g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 0.8g English muffins
Carbs 44.17g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 227kcal 258kcal Angel food cake
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Angel food cake
Fiber 3.5g 1.5g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 140mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 0.52mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 12mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 109mg 93mg English muffins
Sodium 425mg 749mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.07mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.078mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.085mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 7.3µg English muffins
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.102mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 0.883mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.198mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.031mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 35µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.075mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.248mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.312mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.481mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.364mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.183mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.334mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.354mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.131mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 0.071g English muffins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 0.367g English muffins
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins Angel food 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
32%
English muffins
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.612g)
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 ($)

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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.