Chocolate muffin vs Cupcakes
Overall, Cupcakes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chocolate muffin | Cupcakes |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 429 kcal | 370 kcal |
| Fat | 11.4 g | 17 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 40 g | 26 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | — |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Additives | 10 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Soybeans | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cupcakes has 14% fewer calories (370 kcal vs 429 kcal).
- Chocolate muffin has 33% less fat (11.4 g vs 17 g).
- Chocolate muffin has 33% less saturated fat (5 g vs 7.5 g).
- Cupcakes has 35% less sugar (26 g vs 40 g).
- Cupcakes has 53% less salt (0.6 g vs 1.2 g).
- Cupcakes has 12% more protein (6.5 g vs 5.7 g).
- Only Chocolate muffin lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Chocolate muffin
Enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, semisweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanillin [artificial flavor]), dextrose, canola oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate), modified corn starch, calcium carbonate, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, mono and diglycerides, salt, corn starch, sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium sulfate, niacin, iron, vitamin b6 hydrochloride, bht and citric acid (antioxidants), riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, vitamin b12.
Cupcakes
Farine de _blé_, sucre, amidon de maïs, poudre à lever (e575, e500), arôme naturel de vanille, arôme
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chocolate muffin or Cupcakes?
Overall, Cupcakes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Cupcakes has fewer calories: 370 kcal versus 429 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cupcakes has less sugar: 26 g versus 40 g per 100 g.