English muffins vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between English muffins and Shortcake
- English muffins are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc, yet Shortcake is richer in Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from English muffins is 18% higher.
- English muffins contain 2 times more Zinc than Shortcake. English muffins contain 1.05mg of Zinc, while Shortcake contains 0.48mg.
- English muffins contain less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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.
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Iron
+57.5%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-16%
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Zinc
+118.8%
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Copper
+77.6%
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Manganese
+53%
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Selenium
+31.8%
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Calcium
+25.8%
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Phosphorus
+55.4%
Equal in Potassium - 106
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Iron
+57.5%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-16%
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Zinc
+118.8%
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Copper
+77.6%
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Manganese
+53%
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Selenium
+31.8%
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Calcium
+25.8%
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Phosphorus
+55.4%
Equal in Potassium - 106
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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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B1
+53.4%
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Vitamin B3
+58.2%
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Vitamin B5
+46.4%
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Vitamin B6
+80%
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Folate
+77.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B1
+53.4%
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Vitamin B3
+58.2%
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Vitamin B5
+46.4%
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Vitamin B6
+80%
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Folate
+77.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+45.4%
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Water
+53.4%
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Fats
+740.2%
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Other
+63.7%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
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1.71 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
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Protein
+45.4%
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Water
+53.4%
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Fats
+740.2%
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+63.7%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-80.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1478.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+629.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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Saturated Fat
-80.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1478.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+629.3%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 40.67g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 8.87g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 1.69g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 44.17g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 227kcal | 346kcal |
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| Starch | 37.2g |
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| Fructose | 0.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 163mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 4mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 109mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 425mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.505mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.477mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.07mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.363mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 94µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.404mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.652mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.45mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 153mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.417mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.454mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.733g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.383g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.498g | 3.632g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)