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English muffins vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between English muffins and Pineapple cake?

  • English muffins are higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12710% more.
  • Pineapple cake contains 4 times less Fiber than English muffins. English muffins contain 3.5g of Fiber, while Pineapple cake contains 0.8g.
  • English muffins have less Saturated Fat.

We used English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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 +35.8%
Contains more Iron +170.3%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +238.7%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +138.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Equal in Potassium - 112
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Calcium +35.8%
Contains more Iron +170.3%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +238.7%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +138.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Equal in Potassium - 112

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31975.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31975.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +153.4%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Fats +616%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Equal in Other - 1.6
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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +153.4%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Fats +616%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1256.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +559%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1256.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +559%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 8.87g 3.5g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 44.17g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 227kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Pineapple cake
Fiber 3.5g 0.8g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 120mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 1.48mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 13mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 82mg English muffins
Potassium 109mg 112mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 425mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 1.05mg 0.31mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.087mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.35mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 9.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.2mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.156mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 1.19mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.202mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.034mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 26µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.043mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.117mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.147mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.264mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.143mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.074mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.173mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.167mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.081mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 2.915g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 3.282g Pineapple cake
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 Pineapple 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.182g)
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 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.