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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +545%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Equal in Calcium - 51
Equal in Sodium - 438
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +545%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Equal in Calcium - 51
Equal in Sodium - 438

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.1%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.1%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +1150%
Equal in Water - 45.6
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 Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +1150%
Equal in Water - 45.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2758.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2758.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 43.3g 25.1g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 5.5g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 46g 25.5g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0.4g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 51mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 0.63mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 11mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 93mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 90mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 438mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.51mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.02mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.14mg English muffin
Selenium 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 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
Folate 37µg 18µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 9.921g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Cheesecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
English muffin
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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.