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Muffin vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Shortcake

  • Muffin has more Manganese, however, Shortcake is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Shortcake covers your daily Calcium needs 16% more than Muffin.
  • Shortcake has 10 times less Cholesterol than Muffin. Muffin has 30mg of Cholesterol, while Shortcake has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +365.9%
Contains more IronIron +95.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~143mg

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% 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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~72IU

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Shortcake Opinion
Calories 375kcal 346kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 16.07g 14.2g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 48.5g Muffin
Carbs 53g 48.5g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 3mg Shortcake
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 16mg Shortcake
Calcium 44mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 121mg 106mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Sugar 31.47g Shortcake
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.37mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 143mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 506mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 72IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 18µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.33mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.248mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.03mg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 53µg Shortcake
Trans Fat 0.2g Shortcake
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.772g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.632g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.181mg 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.421mg 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.199mg 0.197mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.115mg
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.257mg 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.128mg 0.14mg Shortcake
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 Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.928g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.