Yellow cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yellow cake and muffin
- Yellow cake has more vitamin E, copper, and iron; however, muffin has more choline, vitamin K, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B12, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for yellow cake is 19% higher.
- Muffin has 3 times less copper than yellow cake. Yellow cake has 0.159mg of copper, while muffin has 0.06mg.
- Muffin is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39% |
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 EVitamin E | +176.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.07g
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Carbs
~53g
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Other
~1.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose | +30.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +90.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +95.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +123.8% |
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Glucose
~1.23g
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Lactose
~0.54g
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 8.103g | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 1.63mg | 19% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.793g | 2.844g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 39.2µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.449mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.3mg | 9% |
| Folate | 22µg | 48µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.214g | 4.822g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 1.418mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 8.2µg | 4% |
| Fats | 17.75g | 16.07g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.16g | 4.49g | 3% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 16.31g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 336mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 53g | 1% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 375kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.86g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 39.22g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | 0.2g | 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 | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | 1.022g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | 6.911g | 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
19%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.949g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.