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Muffin vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Pound cake

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Selenium, however, Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 31% higher.
  • Pound cake has 4 times less Manganese than Muffin. Muffin has 0.449mg of Manganese, while Pound cake has 0.11mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +308.2%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +308.2%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Phosphorus - 140

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 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2205.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2205.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Water - 25.87
Equal in Other - 1.53
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Water - 25.87
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +64%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +42.4%
Contains more Lactose +135.2%
Equal in Starch - 17.36
Equal in Sucrose - 30.68
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +64%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +42.4%
Contains more Lactose +135.2%
Equal in Starch - 17.36
Equal in Sucrose - 30.68

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 4.49g 5g Pound cake
Fats 16.07g 13.96g Muffin
Carbs 53g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 375kcal 353kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 1.21g 0.33g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 33.36g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 1.3mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 140mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 336mg 377mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.06mg 0.042mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.11mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 5µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.65mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.036mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 42µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.7µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.041mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.204mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.397mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.198mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.239mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.249mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.117mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 66mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.192g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 2.844g 4.811g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.02g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.419g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 2.895g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.015g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.372g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pound 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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.967g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.