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

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Differences between English muffins and white cake

  • English muffins have more phosphorus, copper, fiber, and vitamin B5, while white cake has more monounsaturated fat.
  • White cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 18% higher.
  • White cake contains 3 times less fiber than English muffins. English muffins contain 2.7g of fiber, while white cake contains 1g.
  • The amount of sodium in white cake is lower.
  • White cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white cake is 42, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.1%
Contains more IronIron +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.8%

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 0.33% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg

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% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more WaterWater +103.4%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +472.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.4%

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
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1122.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.5%

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 White cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin White cake DV% diff.
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Saturated fat 0.259g 3.897g 17%
Fats 1.8g 10.3g 13%
Phosphorus 133mg 70mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.162g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 3.692g 8%
Sodium 464mg 284mg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 1g 7%
Protein 7.7g 4.4g 7%
Copper 0.129mg 0.067mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.167mg 6%
Calories 235kcal 356kcal 6%
Carbs 46g 63.2g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.128mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 90mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.063mg 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.33mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.277mg 3%
Iron 0.89mg 1.16mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.189mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 12mg 2%
Folate 37µg 31µg 2%
Choline 6mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.029mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.06µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Potassium 131mg 99mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 62.2g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 57.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.199mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.338mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.228mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.229mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.099mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin White 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
13%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.638g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.