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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
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
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% 4.4% 33% 3% 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% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3550%
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
3
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
2
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 Opinion
Calories 375kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Protein 4.49g 3.4g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 11.7g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 76.6g Marble cake
Carbs 53g 79.5g Marble cake
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Marble cake
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Marble cake
Calcium 44mg 76mg Marble cake
Potassium 121mg 123mg Marble cake
Iron 1.3mg 1.62mg Marble cake
Sugar 31.47g 35.71g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g Marble cake
Copper 0.06mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.37mg 0.35mg Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 275mg Marble cake
Sodium 336mg 519mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 2IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.85mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.139mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 2.6µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.13mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.096mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.8µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 36µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Marble cake
Choline 92.5mg 4.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.45g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.75g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.779g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.049mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.105mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.127mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.22mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.133mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.049mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.158mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.164mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.065mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

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.