English muffin vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between English muffins and gingerbread
- English muffins are higher in phosphorus, yet gingerbread is higher in iron, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
- Gingerbread covers your daily iron needs 25% more than English muffins.
- English muffins contain 2 times more phosphorus than gingerbread. While English muffins contain 133mg of phosphorus, gingerbread contains only 54mg.
- The amount of sodium in gingerbread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 ZincZinc | +79.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +18.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.9% |
| 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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +811.1% |
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Carbs
~49.2g
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Other
~2.5g
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2258.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +374.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.88mg | 25% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 16.4g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 4.216g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 7.124g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.683mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 54mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 356kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 327mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Folate | 37µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.06µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 1.738mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 46g | 49.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)