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Pound cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pound cake and Muffin

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 31% higher.
  • Muffin has 9 times less Vitamin D than Pound cake. Pound cake has 34IU of Vitamin D, while Muffin has 4IU.
  • Muffin is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +308.2%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 146
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +308.2%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 146

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2205.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2205.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Water - 24.96
Equal in Other - 1.48
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
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 Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Water - 24.96
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +135.2%
Contains more Glucose +64%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +42.4%
Equal in Starch - 16.31
Equal in Sucrose - 28.01
34% 60% 3%
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
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
Contains more Lactose +135.2%
Contains more Glucose +64%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +42.4%
Equal in Starch - 16.31
Equal in Sucrose - 28.01

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 51.9g Pound cake
Protein 5g 4.49g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 53.64g 53g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 17.36g 16.31g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 33.36g 31.47g Muffin
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 47mg 44mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.3mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 140mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 149mg 121mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.43mg 0.37mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.11mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 5µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 241IU 73IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 21µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 34IU 4IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.168mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.163mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.418mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.47mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 42µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.16µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 153mg 0.181mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.397mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.198mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.115mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.249mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.117mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 66mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.2g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.002g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.