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Muffin vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Cheese sandwich?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer than Muffin in Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Muffin is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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
Muffin
1
:
9
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +101.5%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.6%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +196.3%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +101.5%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.6%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +196.3%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
7
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 71
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%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Water +680%
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +680%
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.1%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 4.49g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 16.07g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 53g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 375kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.1g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 44mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.3mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 10mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 146mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 121mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 336mg 839mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.06mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.449mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 8.2µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 73IU 71IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 21µg
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 48µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.12µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.181mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.421mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.199mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.115mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.257mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.128mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.2g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.844g 4.129g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
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
Muffin Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.285g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.