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Marble cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marble cake and Muffin

  • Marble cake has more Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 30% higher.
  • Muffin contains 3 times less Fiber than Marble cake. Marble cake contains 2.9g of Fiber, while Muffin contains 1.1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Marble cake
Marble cake
6
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Manganese +223%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Marble cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Manganese +223%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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.
Marble cake
Marble cake
2
:
10
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.418
Marble cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Muffin
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 +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.418

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marble cake
Marble cake
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Water +705.2%
Marble cake
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Muffin
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 +50%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Water +705.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marble cake
Marble cake
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822
Marble cake
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 51.9g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 11.7g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 79.5g 53g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 375kcal Marble cake
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 35.71g 31.47g Muffin
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 44mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 1.3mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 275mg 146mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 121mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.35mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.135mg 0.06mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 2.6µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 2IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.168mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.418mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 36µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 2.8µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.105mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.22mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.133mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.049mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.164mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.065mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Marble cake
Trans Fat 0.2g Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 2.844g Marble cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 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
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.