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Fruitcake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fruitcake and Muffin

  • Fruitcake has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 31% higher.
  • Muffin has 3 times less Fiber than Fruitcake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of Fiber, while Muffin has 1.1g.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, 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 Iron +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +310%

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 B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Water - 24.96
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Water - 24.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 51.9g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 9.1g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 61.6g 53g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 27.42g 31.47g Fruitcake
Fiber 3.7g 1.1g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.07mg 1.3mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 153mg 121mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 336mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.22mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 2µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 22IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 1.5µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.102mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.206mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.121mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.059mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.144mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.071mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 5mg 30mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.2g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 2.844g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 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
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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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