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English muffin vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Cheesecake?

  • English muffin is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 8 times less Vitamin B3 than English muffin. English muffin has 1.566mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake has 0.195mg.
  • English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.6%
Contains more IronIron +41.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +545%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155%
~equal in Calcium ~51mg
~equal in Sodium ~438mg

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 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +703.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.4%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1150%
~equal in Water ~45.6g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2758.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.4%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Cheesecake Opinion
Calories 235kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Protein 7.7g 5.5g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 22.5g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Net carbs 43.3g 25.1g English muffin
Carbs 46g 25.5g English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg English muffin
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 21mg 11mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 51mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 90mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 0.63mg English muffin
Sugar 21.8g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0.4g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.02mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.51mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 93mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 438mg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.357mg 0.14mg English muffin
Selenium 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.028mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.195mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Folate 37µg 18µg English muffin
Choline 45.9mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 0.259g 9.921g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.602g Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.064mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.222mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.281mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.464mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.139mg 0.136mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.258mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.314mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.133mg English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Cheesecake
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
18%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.662g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.