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Pineapple cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pineapple cake and muffin

  • Pineapple cake has more vitamin B1 and calcium; however, muffin is higher in phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 12736% more than muffin.
  • Pineapple cake has 3 times more calcium than muffin. While pineapple cake has 120mg of calcium, muffin has only 44mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.3%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Sodium ~336mg

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.
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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +29.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32.8%
~equal in Carbs ~53g
~equal in Other ~1.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
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
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.844g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.822g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pineapple cake Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.168mg 12736%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 8.103g 32%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Phosphorus 82mg 146mg 9%
Calcium 120mg 44mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Fats 12.1g 16.07g 6%
Folate 26µg 48µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.47mg 5%
Vitamin A 62µg 21µg 5%
Manganese 0.35mg 0.449mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg 3%
Calories 319kcal 375kcal 3%
Cholesterol 22mg 30mg 3%
Copper 0.087mg 0.06mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Iron 1.48mg 1.3mg 2%
Selenium 9.4µg 8.2µg 2%
Protein 3.5g 4.49g 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.37mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 4.822g 1%
Carbs 50.5g 53g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 1.418mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.163mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 319mg 336mg 1%
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 49.7g 51.9g N/A
Potassium 112mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Saturated fat 2.915g 2.844g 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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
Pineapple cake Muffin
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. 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.