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English muffin vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Pound cake different?

  • English muffin is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pound cake is 23% higher.
  • English muffin contains 5 times more Fiber than Pound cake. While English muffin contains 2.7g of Fiber, Pound cake contains only 0.6g.
  • English muffin has less Saturated Fat.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +224.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more IronIron +66.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.173mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.615mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54%
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +56.9%
Contains more FatsFats +675.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.6%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +285%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pound cake Opinion
Calories 235kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Protein 7.7g 5g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 13.96g Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 46g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg English muffin
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 21mg 8mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 47mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 0.89mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.042mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.43mg English muffin
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 133mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 464mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.357mg 0.11mg English muffin
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.173mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.036mg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 37µg 42µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g English muffin
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 0.259g 4.811g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.041mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.204mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.397mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.198mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.117mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.239mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.249mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.117mg English muffin
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.552g)
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.