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Angel food cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Angel food cake and Muffin

  • Angel food cake has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Muffin is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Angel food cake covers your daily Phosphorus needs 25% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 3 times less Calcium than Angel food cake. Angel food cake has 140mg of Calcium, while Muffin has 44mg.
  • Muffin contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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 +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.9%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +428.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.9%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +428.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%

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 B2 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 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 B2 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Fats +1908.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 Protein +31.4%
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Fats +1908.8%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6691.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2107.9%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6691.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2107.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 51.9g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 4.49g Angel food cake
Fats 0.8g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 57.8g 53g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Angel food cake
Calcium 140mg 44mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Angel food cake
Phosphorus 324mg 146mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 749mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.07mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.078mg 0.06mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.085mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 7.3µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.163mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 35µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.066mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg 0.181mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.224mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.421mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg 0.199mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.115mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.277mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg 0.257mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.128mg Angel food cake
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Angel food cake
Trans Fat 0.2g Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 2.844g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food 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
17%
Angel food cake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.723g)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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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