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Cheesecake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheesecake and Muffin

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Choline, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Muffin contains 8 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cheesecake. Cheesecake contains 159µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Muffin contains 21µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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 Calcium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +649.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +627.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +790.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +649.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +627.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +790.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +82.7%
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Other +64.4%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +82.7%
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Other +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 5.5g 4.49g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 16.07g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 53g Muffin
Calories 321kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 21.8g 31.47g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.4g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 51mg 44mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 93mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 90mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 438mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.51mg 0.37mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.14mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 5.2µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 547IU 73IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 21µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 18IU 4IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.163mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.47mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.04mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.222mg 0.181mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.224mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.421mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.199mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.115mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.314mg 0.257mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.128mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 4.822g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Cheesecake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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