English muffin vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between English muffin and Angel food cake
- English muffin is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper, yet Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Angel food cake covers your daily Phosphorus needs 27% more than English muffin.
- English muffin contains 10 times more Zinc than Angel food cake. While English muffin contains 0.7mg of Zinc, Angel food cake contains only 0.07mg.
- The amount of Sodium in English muffin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
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:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.7% |
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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
0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +325.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 235kcal | 258kcal |
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| Protein | 7.7g | 5.9g |
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| Fats | 1.8g | 0.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 56.3g |
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| Carbs | 46g | 57.8g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 93mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.52mg |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 133mg | 324mg |
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| Sodium | 464mg | 749mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.102mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.491mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.883mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.06µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 35µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.259g | 0.121g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.302g | 0.071g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.367g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.248mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.312mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.481mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.364mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.334mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.354mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.131mg |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 minerals?
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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.