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English muffins vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and Coffeecake

  • English muffins have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium, while Coffeecake have more Vitamin B12.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Iron is 42% higher.
  • Coffeecake contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than English muffins. English muffins contain 4.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Coffeecake contains 0.682mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffins are lower.

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

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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 +176.3%
Contains more Iron +525%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +159.6%
Contains more Manganese +193.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +165.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
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 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Calcium +176.3%
Contains more Iron +525%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +159.6%
Contains more Manganese +193.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +165.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.8%
Contains more Folate +141%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
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 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.8%
Contains more Folate +141%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Fats +799.4%
Equal in Carbs - 44.3
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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Fats +799.4%
Equal in Carbs - 44.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1761.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.3%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1761.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 43.3g Coffeecake
Protein 8.87g 7g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 15.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 44.17g 44.3g Coffeecake
Calories 227kcal 339kcal Coffeecake
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Coffeecake
Fiber 3.5g 1g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 59mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 0.64mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 15mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 101mg Coffeecake
Potassium 109mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 425mg 339mg Coffeecake
Zinc 1.05mg 0.59mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.052mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.172mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 13.3µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.105mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.125mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 0.682mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 94µg 39µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.076mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.26mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.326mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.568mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.401mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.144mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.352mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.361mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.186mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 5.391g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 1.645g Coffeecake
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 Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.