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Goat cheese vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Goat cheese and Muffin

  • Goat cheese has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, and Choline.
  • Goat cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 89% higher.
  • Muffin contains 19 times less Vitamin A RAE than Goat cheese. Goat cheese contains 407µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Muffin contains 21µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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.
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +577.3%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Manganese +382.8%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%
Goat cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 90% 61% 21% 161% 14% 55% 19% 188% 13% 21%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +577.3%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Manganese +382.8%
Contains more Selenium +115.8%

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.
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
5
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +1905.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1468%
Goat cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 88% 6% 15% 0% 18% 156% 22% 12% 14% 2% 28% 7%
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 +1905.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1468%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
4
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +380.6%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +82.4%
Contains more Other +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +44066.7%
Goat cheese
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 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 +380.6%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +82.4%
Contains more Other +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +44066.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1042.9%
Goat cheese
73% 24% 3%
Saturated Fat: 20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.709 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1042.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat cheese Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 21.58g 4.49g Goat cheese
Fats 29.84g 16.07g Goat cheese
Carbs 0.12g 53g Muffin
Calories 364kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0.12g 31.47g Goat cheese
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 298mg 44mg Goat cheese
Iron 1.62mg 1.3mg Goat cheese
Magnesium 29mg 10mg Goat cheese
Phosphorus 375mg 146mg Goat cheese
Potassium 158mg 121mg Goat cheese
Sodium 415mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.66mg 0.37mg Goat cheese
Copper 0.564mg 0.06mg Goat cheese
Manganese 0.093mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 3.8µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 1464IU 73IU Goat cheese
Vitamin A RAE 407µg 21µg Goat cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 22IU 4IU Goat cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Goat cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.676mg 0.163mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B3 1.148mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.04mg Goat cheese
Folate 2µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg Goat cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.227mg 0.066mg Goat cheese
Threonine 0.805mg 0.181mg Goat cheese
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0.224mg Goat cheese
Leucine 1.861mg 0.421mg Goat cheese
Lysine 1.549mg 0.199mg Goat cheese
Methionine 0.575mg 0.115mg Goat cheese
Phenylalanine 0.859mg 0.277mg Goat cheese
Valine 1.485mg 0.257mg Goat cheese
Histidine 0.589mg 0.128mg Goat cheese
Cholesterol 79mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Goat cheese
Saturated Fat 20.639g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.808g 4.822g Goat cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.709g 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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is better in case of low diet
Goat cheese 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
30%
Goat cheese
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Goat cheese
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.795g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.