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Marble cake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marble cake and English muffin?

  • Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffin is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 20% higher.
  • English muffin has 16 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Marble cake. Marble cake has 4.75g of Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.302g.
  • English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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 +46.2%
Contains more Iron +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Copper - 0.129

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566
Equal in Folate - 37
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566
Equal in Folate - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +72.8%
Contains more Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +1258.1%
Equal in Other - 2.4
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +72.8%
Contains more Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +1258.1%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 43.3g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 11.7g 1.8g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 46g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 235kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g English muffin
Fiber 2.9g 2.7g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 52mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 0.89mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 275mg 133mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 519mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.35mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.135mg 0.129mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 2.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.181mg
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 36µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.105mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.22mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.133mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.049mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.164mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.065mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 2.45g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 0.302g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.888g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake English muffin
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
14%
Marble cake
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.