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Cheese sandwich vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese sandwich and Muffin?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer than Muffin in Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.
  • Cheese sandwich has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Muffin. While Cheese sandwich has 0.261mg of Vitamin B6, Muffin has only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Muffin is lower.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.

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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 +363.6%
Contains more Iron +101.5%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.6%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +196.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +101.5%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.6%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +196.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 73
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 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 C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 73

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Contains more Water +680%
Equal in Carbs - 53
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +118.3%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Contains more Water +680%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 51.9g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 4.49g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 16.07g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 53g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 375kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 1.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 44mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.3mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 10mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 146mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 121mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.87mg 0.37mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.06mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.449mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 8.2µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 21µg
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.9mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.168mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.163mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.418mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.47mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.04mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 48µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.066mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.181mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.224mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.421mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.199mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.115mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.277mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.257mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.128mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 30mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.2g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 4.822g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 8.103g Cheese sandwich
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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Cheese sandwich 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.285g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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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