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Shortcake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortcake and English muffin

  • Shortcake is higher in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet English muffin is higher in Copper.
  • Shortcake covers your daily Iron needs 21% more than English muffin.
  • Shortcake contains 20 times more Monounsaturated Fat than English muffin. While Shortcake contains 6.045g of Monounsaturated Fat, English muffin contains only 0.302g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +294.2%
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Sodium - 464
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +294.2%
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Sodium - 464
Equal in Manganese - 0.357

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +688.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 +688.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 43.3g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 14.2g 1.8g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 46g Shortcake
Calories 346kcal 235kcal Shortcake
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 205mg 52mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 0.89mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 143mg 133mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 506mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.48mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.076mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.33mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 0IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.181mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.154mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.566mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 53µg 37µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.04µg Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.184mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.449mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.197mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.273mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.14mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 3.772g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 0.302g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.888g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake 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
22%
Shortcake
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.513g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. 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.