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Muffin vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Yellow cake

  • Muffin has more Choline, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Folate, however, Yellow cake has more Vitamin E , Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Yellow cake is 19% higher.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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
4
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6
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%
Contains more Selenium +39%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +165%
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Sodium - 310
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%
Contains more Selenium +39%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +165%
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Sodium - 310

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
10
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin A +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
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%
Yellow cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
Equal in Other - 1.35
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Yellow cake
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.6%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
3
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Starch +90.8%
Contains more Fructose +95.2%
Contains more Maltose +123.8%
Contains more Sucrose +30.3%
Equal in Glucose - 1.29
Equal in Lactose - 0.59
Muffin
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
Yellow cake
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +90.8%
Contains more Fructose +95.2%
Contains more Maltose +123.8%
Contains more Sucrose +30.3%
Equal in Glucose - 1.29
Equal in Lactose - 0.59

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 4.49g 3.16g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 53g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 375kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 16.31g 8.55g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0.62g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 39.22g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 44mg 32mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 146mg 138mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 336mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.37mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Copper 0.06mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.449mg 0.222mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 5.9µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 26IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 7µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 4IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.043mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.093mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.8mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.165mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 22µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 25.1µg 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 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 0.2g 1.313g Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 5.793g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.728g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 3.999g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.026g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.474g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.949g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.