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Muffin vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Cream pie

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Cream pie has more Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream pie is 48% higher.
  • Cream pie has 5 times less Choline than Muffin. Muffin has 92.5mg of Choline, while Cream pie has 17.9mg.
  • Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pie, chocolate creme, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +178.9%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
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 20% 56% 14% 34% 15% 35% 12% 40% 22% 33%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +178.9%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Copper +96.7%

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 E +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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 10% 22% 3% 0% 22% 33% 12% 14% 5% 15% 15% 24%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.15
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.1%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cream pie Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 37.64g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 4.15g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 22.41g Cream pie
Carbs 53g 38.44g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 353kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 27.39g Cream pie
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 66mg Cream pie
Iron 1.3mg 1.49mg Cream pie
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Cream pie
Phosphorus 146mg 79mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 161mg Cream pie
Sodium 336mg 266mg Cream pie
Zinc 0.37mg 0.44mg Cream pie
Copper 0.06mg 0.118mg Cream pie
Manganese 0.449mg 0.161mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 6µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.09mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 3IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.087mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.14mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.605mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.232mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.02mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 19µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.12µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 9.5µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 12mg Cream pie
Trans Fat 0.2g 2.49g Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 12.449g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cream pie
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.149g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.605g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/nutrients

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

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