Muffin vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between muffin and pound cake
- Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, vitamin E, and selenium; however, pound cake has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 31% higher.
- Pound cake has 4 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, while pound cake has 0.11mg.
- Muffin is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +308.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2205.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53.64g
~equal in
Water
~25.87g
~equal in
Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +64% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +266.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +42.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +135.2% |
~equal in
Starch
~17.36g
~equal in
Sucrose
~30.68g
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 3.419g | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 1.7µg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 4.811g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.36µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.249mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.65mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 3.02g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 70µg | 5% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 65.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 13.96g | 3% |
| Folate | 48µg | 42µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 377mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 5g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.615mg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 53g | 53.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Starch | 16.31g | 17.36g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.967g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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