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Coca-Cola vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coca-Cola and English muffins different?

  • English muffins have more phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, iron, and folate than Coca-Cola.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for English muffins is 20% higher.
  • Coca-Cola has less sodium.
  • Coca-Cola has a lower glycemic index (63) than English muffins (77).

Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6450%
Contains more IronIron +709.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12800%
Contains more ZincZinc +3400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1230%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17750%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 WaterWater +114.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10900%
Contains more FatsFats +8900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +381.2%
Contains more OtherOther +5900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola English muffin DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 464mg 20%
Phosphorus 10mg 133mg 18%
Protein 0.07g 7.7g 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.181mg 15%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.357mg 15%
Copper 0.001mg 0.129mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.154mg 12%
Carbs 9.56g 46g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.566mg 10%
Calories 37kcal 235kcal 10%
Iron 0.11mg 0.89mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.446mg 9%
Folate 0µg 37µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.888g 6%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 2mg 52mg 5%
Magnesium 0mg 21mg 5%
Potassium 2mg 131mg 4%
Fats 0.02g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg 3%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.302g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.259g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 9.56g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 8.97g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola English muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Coca-Cola
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.