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Cheesecake vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheesecake and English muffins

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet English muffins are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 46% more than English muffins.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 more Calcium +219.6%
Contains more Iron +534.9%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Manganese +260.7%
Contains more Selenium +330.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Sodium - 425
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Calcium +219.6%
Contains more Iron +534.9%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Manganese +260.7%
Contains more Selenium +330.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Sodium - 425

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 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1603.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1987.2%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 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 E +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1603.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1987.2%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1231.4%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +73.2%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 43.56
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +1231.4%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +73.2%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 43.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2154.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2154.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 5.5g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 22.5g 1.69g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 44.17g English muffins
Calories 321kcal 227kcal Cheesecake
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 21.8g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 0.4g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 51mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 0.63mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 11mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 93mg 92mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 109mg English muffins
Sodium 438mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.51mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.02mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.14mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 5.2µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.31mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.363mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 18µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.04µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.2µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.222mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.464mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.372mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.136mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.314mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.133mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 9.921g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 0.383g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.498g Cheesecake
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
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.