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Muffin vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muffin and yellow cake

  • Muffin has more choline, vitamin K, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B12, and folate; however, yellow cake has more vitamin E, copper, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for yellow cake is 19% higher.
  • Muffin is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +56.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +165%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~138mg
~equal in Sodium ~310mg

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% 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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +56.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +431.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10.5%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g
~equal in Other ~1.35g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.6%

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
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +90.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +95.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +123.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +30.3%
~equal in Glucose ~1.29g
~equal in Lactose ~0.59g
~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 Yellow cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Yellow cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.728g 23%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 4.5mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17.4mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 5.793g 13%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 25.1µg 12%
Copper 0.06mg 0.159mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.043mg 10%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.222mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 2.03mg 9%
Folate 48µg 22µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.165mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 7.214g 6%
Cholesterol 30mg 16mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.093mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.8mg 4%
Selenium 8.2µg 5.9µg 4%
Fats 16.07g 17.75g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg 3%
Protein 4.49g 3.16g 3%
Starch 16.31g 8.55g 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 7µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 0.62g 1%
Sodium 336mg 310mg 1%
Phosphorus 146mg 138mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 53g 55.36g 1%
Calories 375kcal 379kcal 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 53.86g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 6IU 0%
Sugar 31.47g 39.22g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.42mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 1.313g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.474g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.949g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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