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English muffin vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between english muffin and cheese sandwich

  • English muffin has less phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 36% more.
  • English muffin is lower in sodium.
  • English muffin has a higher glycemic index than cheese sandwich.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.6%
Contains more IronIron +194.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +73%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1215.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1288.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3327.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +932.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 235kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 7.7g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 1.8g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 43.3g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 46g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 52mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 131mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 0.89mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Fiber 2.7g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.129mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.7mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 133mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 464mg 839mg English muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.357mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Folate 37µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 0.259g 4.129g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.242mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.553mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.241mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.139mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.353mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.17mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Cheese sandwich
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
14%
English muffin
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.