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Muffin vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Blue cheese different?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese, while Blue cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 79% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin contains 50 times more Manganese than Blue cheese. Muffin contains 0.449mg of Manganese, while Blue cheese contains 0.009mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Sodium.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cheese, blue types were used 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
Muffin
4
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +319.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +4888.9%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains more Zinc +618.9%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +319.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +4888.9%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains more Zinc +618.9%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +552%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +887.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +662.5%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +552%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +887.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +662.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +2165%
Contains more Protein +376.6%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Water +69.9%
Contains more Other +245.3%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +2165%
Contains more Protein +376.6%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Water +69.9%
Contains more Other +245.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +912.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +912.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Blue cheese
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 Muffin Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 2.34g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 16.07g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 53g 2.34g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 353kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 1.3mg 0.31mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 146mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 121mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 336mg 1146mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.06mg 0.04mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.009mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 73IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.25mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.029mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.016mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 48µg 36µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.4µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.181mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.421mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.199mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.115mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.257mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.128mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 30mg 75mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 2.844g 18.669g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.8g 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
Muffin Blue cheese
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
28%
Muffin
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.