English muffin vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between English muffins and American cheese
- English muffins have more vitamin B1 and manganese; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 99% more.
- English muffins have 12 times more vitamin B1 than American cheese. English muffins have 0.181mg of vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
- English muffins are lower in sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index than American cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +41.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +770.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1909.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +382% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1960.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1143.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1666.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.1% |
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Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2627.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 52mg | 1045mg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 18.057g | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 641mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 1.5µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 1671mg | 52% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 31.79g | 46% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 37% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 18.13g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 8.236g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.49mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 46g | 3.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.041mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.076mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.234mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 1.286g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 1207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.798g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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