Chocolate cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate cake and muffin
- Chocolate cake has more copper, selenium, choline, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat; however, muffin is higher in manganese, phosphorus, and folate.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily copper needs 16% more than muffin.
- Muffin contains 3 times less magnesium than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake contains 32mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
- Muffin has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of muffin is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.07g
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Carbs
~53g
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Water
~24.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | +25.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 8.103g | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 2.844g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 30mg | 9% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 92.5mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.449mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 146mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 4.822g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.418mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 4.49g | 2% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 336mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 16.07g | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 375kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 53g | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.586g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)