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Coffeecake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coffeecake and English muffin

  • Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, however, English muffin has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Coffeecake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 28% more.
  • English muffin is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Coffeecake, cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 more CalciumCalcium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more IronIron +39.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.6%

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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
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 Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~37µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 FatsFats +744.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%
~equal in Protein ~7.7g
~equal in Carbs ~46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2260.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake English muffin Opinion
Calories 339kcal 235kcal Coffeecake
Protein 7g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 15.2g 1.8g Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 43.3g 43.3g
Carbs 44.3g 46g English muffin
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg English muffin
Magnesium 15mg 21mg English muffin
Calcium 59mg 52mg Coffeecake
Potassium 289mg 131mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 0.89mg English muffin
Fiber 1g 2.7g English muffin
Copper 0.052mg 0.129mg English muffin
Zinc 0.59mg 0.7mg English muffin
Phosphorus 101mg 133mg English muffin
Sodium 339mg 464mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 0IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.172mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.043mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.04µg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 37µg Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 5.391g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 0.302g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 0.888g Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.26mg 0.242mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.315mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.553mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.241mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.139mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.361mg 0.353mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.17mg Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
15%
Coffeecake
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.132g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.