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

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Significant differences between English muffins and White cake

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, and Calcium in English muffins are higher than in White cake.
  • English muffins covers your daily Iron needs 36% more than White cake.
  • White cake has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than English muffins. English muffins have 4.07mg of Vitamin B3, while White cake has 1.063mg.
  • English muffins contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Calcium +81.1%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +101.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Equal in Potassium - 99
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Calcium +81.1%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +101.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Equal in Potassium - 99

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 E +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +241.7%
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +241.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +509.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
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% 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 +101.6%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +509.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.1%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.1%

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 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins White cake Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 62.2g White cake
Protein 8.87g 4.4g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 44.17g 63.2g White cake
Calories 227kcal 356kcal White cake
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 57.39g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 1g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 90mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 1.16mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 12mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 70mg English muffins
Potassium 109mg 99mg English muffins
Sodium 425mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 1.05mg 0.33mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.067mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.277mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 10.7µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.12mg English muffins
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.128mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.189mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 1.063mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.167mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.029mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 31µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.054mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.157mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.199mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.338mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.204mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.107mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.228mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.229mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.099mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 3.897g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 2.162g White 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 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
32%
English muffins
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.164g)
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. 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.