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Muffin vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Coffeecake?

  • Muffin is higher in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Coffeecake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Coffeecake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% more.
  • Muffin has 3 times more Manganese than Coffeecake. While Muffin has 0.449mg of Manganese, Coffeecake has only 0.172mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Coffeecake, cheese 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 Iron +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +161%
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +138.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +62.2%
Equal in Sodium - 339
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +161%
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +138.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +62.2%
Equal in Sodium - 339

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Water +29%
Equal in Fats - 15.2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Water +29%
Equal in Fats - 15.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 43.3g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 16.07g 15.2g Muffin
Carbs 53g 44.3g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 339kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Coffeecake
Fiber 1.1g 1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 59mg Coffeecake
Iron 1.3mg 0.64mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 146mg 101mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 336mg 339mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.59mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.06mg 0.052mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.172mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 73IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.105mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.125mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.682mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.4mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 48µg 39µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.181mg 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.421mg 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.199mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.257mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.128mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 30mg 85mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 2.844g 5.391g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.006g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.645g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.547g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/nutrients

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

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