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Cheesecake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheesecake and Muffin

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Choline, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Muffin contains 8 times less Vitamin A than Cheesecake. Cheesecake contains 159µg of Vitamin A, while Muffin contains 21µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +649.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +627.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +790.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.5%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Muffin
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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 ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more WaterWater +82.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.8%
Contains more OtherOther +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Muffin Opinion
Calories 321kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 5.5g 4.49g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 16.07g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 25.1g 51.9g Muffin
Carbs 25.5g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 55mg 30mg Muffin
Vitamin D 18IU 4IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 44mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 121mg Muffin
Iron 0.63mg 1.3mg Muffin
Sugar 21.8g 31.47g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.4g 1.1g Muffin
Copper 0.02mg 0.06mg Muffin
Zinc 0.51mg 0.37mg Cheesecake
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 93mg 146mg Muffin
Sodium 438mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 547IU 73IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 159µg 21µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 5.2µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.163mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.47mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.04mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 18µg 48µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Cheesecake
Choline 45.9mg 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 9.921g 2.844g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 4.822g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.222mg 0.181mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.224mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.421mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.199mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.115mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.314mg 0.257mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.128mg Cheesecake
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Cheesecake
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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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