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

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Significant differences between White cake and English muffins

  • 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.
  • English muffins have 5 times less Saturated Fat than White cake. White cake has 3.897g of Saturated Fat, while English muffins have 0.733g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 less Sodium -33.2%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
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%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +241.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +241.7%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +509.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Other +22.1%
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
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
Contains more Fats +509.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Other +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.