White cake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between white cake and English muffins
- White cake has more monounsaturated fat, while English muffins have more phosphorus, copper, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- White cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 18% higher.
- English muffins contain 12 times less monounsaturated fat than white cake. White cake contains 3.692g of monounsaturated fat, while English muffins contain 0.302g.
- The amount of saturated fat in English muffins 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 Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +73.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +30.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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% |
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 | +22.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 10.7µg | 19% | |
Saturated fat | 3.897g | 0.259g | 17% |
Fats | 10.3g | 1.8g | 13% |
Phosphorus | 70mg | 133mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.162g | 0.888g | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.692g | 0.302g | 8% |
Sodium | 284mg | 464mg | 8% |
Fiber | 1g | 2.7g | 7% |
Protein | 4.4g | 7.7g | 7% |
Copper | 0.067mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.446mg | 6% |
Calories | 356kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
Carbs | 63.2g | 46g | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.181mg | 4% |
Calcium | 90mg | 52mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.063mg | 1.566mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
Manganese | 0.277mg | 0.357mg | 3% |
Iron | 1.16mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.154mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
Folate | 31µg | 37µg | 2% |
Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.04µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
Potassium | 99mg | 131mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 62.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Sugar | 57.39g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.338mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.204mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.229mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats | +472.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
Contains more WaterWater | +103.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 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 | +1122.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |