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English muffin vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Cream pie different?

  • English muffin is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, however, Cream pie is richer in Iron, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream pie is 61% higher.
  • English muffin contains 3 times more Fiber than Cream pie. While English muffin contains 2.7g of Fiber, Cream pie contains only 0.8g.
  • Cream pie has less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Copper ~0.118mg

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 0% 10% 22% 3% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1145%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2329.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Cream pie Opinion
Calories 235kcal 353kcal Cream pie
Protein 7.7g 4.15g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 22.41g Cream pie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 37.64g English muffin
Carbs 46g 38.44g English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg English muffin
Vitamin D 3IU Cream pie
Magnesium 21mg 19mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 66mg Cream pie
Potassium 131mg 161mg Cream pie
Iron 0.89mg 1.49mg Cream pie
Sugar 27.39g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0.8g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.118mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.44mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 79mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 266mg Cream pie
Vitamin A 0IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream pie
Manganese 0.357mg 0.161mg English muffin
Selenium 6µg Cream pie
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.087mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.14mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.605mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.232mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.02mg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 9.5µg Cream pie
Folate 37µg 19µg English muffin
Trans Fat 2.49g English muffin
Choline 17.9mg Cream pie
Saturated Fat 0.259g 12.449g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.149g Cream pie
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cream pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.