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English muffins vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and Cheese sandwich

  • English muffins have more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Cheese sandwich have more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less Iron than English muffins. English muffins contain 4mg of Iron, while Cheese sandwich contains 2.62mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in English muffins are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 Iron +52.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Calcium +25.2%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.2%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.5%
Equal in Selenium - 24.3
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Calcium +25.2%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.2%
Contains more Potassium +180.7%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +114.5%
Equal in Selenium - 24.3

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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Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1261.3%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +1379.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%
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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1261.3%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +1379.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2602.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740.6%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2602.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 8.87g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 1.69g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 44.17g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 227kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.5g 3.1g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 4mg 2.62mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 92mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 109mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 425mg 839mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.87mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.505mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 22.4µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.5mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.358mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 3.185mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 94µg 64µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg 0.298mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.383mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.45mg 0.344mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.167mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.454mg 0.438mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 4.129g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

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is better in case of low diet
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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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.