Pound cake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pound cake and English muffins different?
- Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B2; however, English muffins are richer in manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 23% higher.
- Pound cake has a lower glycemic index (54) than English muffins (77).
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +675.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.259g | 21% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 1.8g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.888g | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.242mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.04µg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.357mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.129mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.89mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.302g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 7.7g | 5% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 464mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 46g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 42µg | 37µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.446mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.181mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.566mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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
26%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.