English muffins vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and Yellow cake different?
- English muffins are richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese, while Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
- English muffins covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 36% more than Yellow cake.
- English muffins contain 5 times more Calcium than Yellow cake. English muffins contain 163mg of Calcium, while Yellow cake contains 32mg.
- English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.
English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types were used 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.
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Calcium
+409.4%
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Iron
+97%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+150%
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Manganese
+127.5%
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Selenium
+279.7%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+71.6%
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Sodium
-27.1%
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Copper
+17.8%
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Calcium
+409.4%
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Iron
+97%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+150%
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Manganese
+127.5%
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Selenium
+279.7%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+71.6%
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Sodium
-27.1%
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Copper
+17.8%
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1009.3%
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Vitamin B2
+168.8%
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Vitamin B3
+408.8%
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Vitamin B5
+120%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+327.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1351.6%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+1991.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1009.3%
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Vitamin B2
+168.8%
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Vitamin B3
+408.8%
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Vitamin B5
+120%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+327.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1351.6%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+1991.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+180.7%
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Water
+94.6%
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Other
+26.7%
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Fats
+950.3%
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Carbs
+25.3%
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
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1.71 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
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Protein
+180.7%
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Water
+94.6%
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Other
+26.7%
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Fats
+950.3%
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Carbs
+25.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1783.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+849.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
Saturated Fat:
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.728 g
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Saturated Fat
-87.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1783.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+849.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+335.1%
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Fructose
+11.3%
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Maltose
+938.1%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+95.5%
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Lactose
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Starch:
37.2 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.66 g
Fructose:
0.69 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.18 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
8.55 g
Sucrose:
36.51 g
Glucose:
1.29 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+335.1%
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Fructose
+11.3%
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Maltose
+938.1%
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Glucose
+95.5%
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Lactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 40.67g | 53.86g |
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| Protein | 8.87g | 3.16g |
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| Fats | 1.69g | 17.75g |
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| Carbs | 44.17g | 55.36g |
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| Calories | 227kcal | 379kcal |
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| Starch | 37.2g | 8.55g |
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| Fructose | 0.69g | 0.62g |
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| Sugar | 3.53g | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 163mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 4mg | 2.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 109mg | 187mg |
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| Sodium | 425mg | 310mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.159mg |
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| Manganese | 0.505mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 5.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 26IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.477mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.07mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.363mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 94µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 25.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.404mg |
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| Leucine | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.45mg |
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| Methionine | 153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.454mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 1.313g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.733g | 5.793g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.383g | 7.214g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.498g | 4.728g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.026g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)