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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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg

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.
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
65% 30% 5%
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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
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
95% 5%
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.
Muffin American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Muffin American cheese DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Muffin
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 1335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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