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

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How are Yellow cake and English muffins different?

  • Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while English muffins are higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • English muffins covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 36% more than Yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake contains 21 times more Vitamin K than English muffins. Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while English muffins contain 1.2µg.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Calcium +409.4%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +279.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Calcium +409.4%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +279.7%

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 E +1351.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1991.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1009.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
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 E +1351.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1991.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1009.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +950.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Protein +180.7%
Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Other +26.7%
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 +950.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Protein +180.7%
Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Other +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +849.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +849.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +95.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +335.1%
Contains more Fructose +11.3%
Contains more Maltose +938.1%
18% 76% 3%
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
91% 2% 5%
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +95.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +335.1%
Contains more Fructose +11.3%
Contains more Maltose +938.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellow 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 Yellow cake English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 40.67g Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 17.75g 1.69g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 44.17g Yellow cake
Calories 379kcal 227kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.62g 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 39.22g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 1.5g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 32mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.03mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 20mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 138mg 92mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 109mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 425mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.159mg 0.135mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 5.9µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 26IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.31mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 22µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 25.1µg 1.2µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg English muffins
Trans Fat 1.313g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 5.793g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 0.383g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 0.498g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.048g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.06g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.