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Apple pie vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Apple pie and Muffin?

  • Muffin is richer than Apple pie in Phosphorus, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 17% more.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.

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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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
9
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +508.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.3
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +508.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.3

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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
2
:
10
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Apple pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Muffin
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 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Water +109.1%
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Fats +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.9%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Muffin
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 Water +109.1%
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Fats +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.9%
Contains more Other +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
0
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.822

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 1.9g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 11g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 34g 53g Muffin
Calories 237kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 1.21mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 7mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 24mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 65mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 266mg 336mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.046mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.182mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 124IU 73IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 21µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.9mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 4µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.054mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.129mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.07mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.032mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.084mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.038mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Apple pie
Trans Fat 0.2g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie 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
11%
Apple pie
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.953g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.