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Muffin vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Muffin and Chocolate cake

  • Muffin has more Manganese, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, Selenium, Choline, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily Copper needs 16% more than Muffin.
  • Chocolate cake contains 2 times less Folate than Muffin. Muffin contains 48µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake contains 27µg.
  • Muffin has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +60.4%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Equal in Sodium - 315
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +60.4%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Equal in Sodium - 315

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Equal in Fats - 15.1
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Water - 24.4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Equal in Fats - 15.1
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Water - 24.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 51.8g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 16.07g 15.1g Muffin
Carbs 53g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 375kcal 371kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 44mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.3mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 146mg 106mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 336mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.37mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.06mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.449mg 0.28mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 73IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.141mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.137mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.304mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 48µg 27µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.181mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.421mg 0.407mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.265mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.128mg 0.12mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 58mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 2.844g 5.43g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.005g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.761g 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 Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.586g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate 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
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.