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Muffin vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muffin and Cheesecake

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Choline, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 9 times less Vitamin K than Muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while Cheesecake contains 4.4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Muffin is lower.

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

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
7
:
3
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
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%
Contains more Calcium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
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%
Contains more Calcium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
6
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
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%
Cheesecake
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%
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +82.7%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +82.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Cheesecake
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 Muffin Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 25.1g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 16.07g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 53g 25.5g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 321kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 21.8g Cheesecake
Fiber 1.1g 0.4g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 1.3mg 0.63mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 146mg 93mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 90mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 438mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.06mg 0.02mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.14mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 5.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.56mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.028mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.195mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Folate 48µg 18µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 39.2µg 4.4µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.064mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.421mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.199mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.258mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.128mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 30mg 55mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 2.844g 9.921g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.005g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.602g 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
Muffin Cheesecake
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
28%
Muffin
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
22%
Cheesecake

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.