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Coffeecake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coffeecake and Muffin?

  • Coffeecake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Muffin is higher in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Coffeecake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% more.
  • Coffeecake has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Muffin. While Coffeecake has 86µg of Vitamin A RAE, Muffin has only 21µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Muffin is lower.

We used Coffeecake, cheese 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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
5
:
5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +138.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +161%
Equal in Sodium - 336
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +138.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +161%
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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
3
:
9
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Muffin
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 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Fats - 16.07
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Muffin
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 +55.9%
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Fats - 16.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.6%
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 7g 4.49g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 44.3g 53g Muffin
Calories 339kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 59mg 44mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 101mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 289mg 121mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.59mg 0.37mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.052mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.172mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 13.3µg 8.2µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 73IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 21µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.04mg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.066mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg 0.181mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.224mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.421mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.199mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.115mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.277mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.257mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.128mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 5.391g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 4.822g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.547g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake 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.

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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.