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Muffin vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Fruitcake

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Fruitcake has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 31% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 10 times less Choline than Muffin. Muffin has 92.5mg of Choline, while Fruitcake has 8.9mg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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
6
:
4
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Contains more Iron +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Contains more Iron +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%

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
11
:
1
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Vitamin A +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
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%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Equal in Water - 25.3
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Equal in Water - 25.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 4.49g 2.9g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 9.1g Muffin
Carbs 53g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 375kcal 324kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 1.1g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 44mg 33mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 10mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 146mg 52mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 336mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.37mg 0.27mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.05mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.22mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 22IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 7µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.05mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.099mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.791mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.226mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 48µg 20µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.5µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.042mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.102mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.121mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.206mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.121mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.059mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.14mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.144mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.071mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 5mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.2g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.2g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.323g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.