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Pineapple cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pineapple cake and Muffin

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Muffin is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12736% more than Muffin.
  • Pineapple cake has 3 times more Calcium than Muffin. While Pineapple cake has 120mg of Calcium, Muffin has only 44mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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 Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Sodium - 336
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Sodium - 336

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +28.3%
Contains more Fats +32.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Other - 1.48
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +28.3%
Contains more Fats +32.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.844
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.844
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pineapple cake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 3.5g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 12.1g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 50.5g 53g Muffin
Calories 319kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 120mg 44mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.3mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 82mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 112mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 319mg 336mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.087mg 0.06mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 9.4µg 8.2µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 73IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 21µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.9mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.168mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 26µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.117mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.264mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.143mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.074mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.167mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.081mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 22mg 30mg Pineapple cake
Trans Fat 0.2g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 4.822g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 8.103g 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

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Pineapple cake Muffin
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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