Muffin vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between muffin and American cheese?
- Muffin is higher in vitamin K and manganese, yet American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 100% more.
- Muffin has 15 times more vitamin K than American cheese. While muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, American cheese has only 2.6µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in muffin is lower.
- The glycemic index of American cheese is lower.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +106.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +995.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2275% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +573% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +339% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1765.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1407.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1090.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +837.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1332.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +303.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +357.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +530.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +298.1% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 44mg | 1045mg | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 641mg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 18.057g | 69% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 1671mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.5µg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 1.286g | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 2.6µg | 31% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 18.13g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 250µg | 25% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 31.79g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 100mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 20.2µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 2.49mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.041mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 53g | 3.7g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 36.2mg | 10% |
| Folate | 48µg | 8µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 8.236g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.076mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 371kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 0.79g | 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
30%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 1335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American 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.