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Muffin vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and marble cake

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B5, while marble cake has more phosphorus, copper, and fiber.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 30% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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
3
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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.4%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg

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
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1955.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.546mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more FatsFats +37.4%
Contains more WaterWater +705.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
Contains more OtherOther +55.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.75g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Marble cake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.8µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.779g 29%
Phosphorus 146mg 275mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 4.5mg 16%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.139mg 13%
Selenium 8.2µg 2.6µg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 53g 79.5g 9%
Copper 0.06mg 0.135mg 8%
Sodium 336mg 519mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.096mg 7%
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g 7%
Fats 16.07g 11.7g 7%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.85mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 1.62mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.13mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 76mg 3%
Folate 48µg 36µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.45g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Protein 4.49g 3.4g 2%
Calories 375kcal 416kcal 2%
Magnesium 10mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.181mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.546mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 76.6g N/A
Potassium 121mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 35.71g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.35mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.75g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.