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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.

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 Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +60.4%
Equal in Sodium - 336
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +60.4%
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 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Equal in Fats - 16.07
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Water - 24.96
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +18%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Equal in Fats - 16.07
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Water - 24.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Chocolate cake Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 5.3g 4.49g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 53.4g 53g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 44mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.3mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 140mg 121mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 336mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.37mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 11.9µg 8.2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 73IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.163mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.066mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.181mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.224mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.268mg 0.199mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.115mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.283mg 0.257mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 58mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 4.822g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 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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Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.586g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.