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Muffin vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between muffin and neufchâtel cheese

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, and vitamin E; however, neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 50% more than muffin.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 41 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin contains 0.449mg of manganese, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Muffin has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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
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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3981.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~138mg
~equal in Sodium ~334mg

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
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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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2205.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1047.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.041mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1376.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.8%
Contains more FatsFats +41.8%
Contains more WaterWater +152.8%
~equal in Other ~1.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +735.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3162%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +490.7%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.97g 48%
Saturated fat 2.844g 12.79g 45%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.7µg 31%
Vitamin A 21µg 241µg 24%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.011mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Carbs 53g 3.59g 16%
Cholesterol 30mg 74mg 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.13mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.022mg 12%
Fats 16.07g 22.78g 10%
Selenium 8.2µg 3µg 9%
Protein 4.49g 9.15g 9%
Folate 48µg 14µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.21mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 0.5g 7%
Calcium 44mg 117mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.3µg 6%
Calories 375kcal 253kcal 6%
Copper 0.06mg 0.027mg 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.82mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 5.784g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.575mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.155mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 146mg 138mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.59g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 3.19g N/A
Sodium 336mg 334mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.041mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.