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Muffin vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Popovers

  • Muffin has less Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3 than Popovers.
  • Popovers covers your daily need of Selenium 53% more than Muffin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
6
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Iron +128.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Zinc +137.8%
Contains more Copper +185%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +358.5%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Iron +128.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Zinc +137.8%
Contains more Copper +185%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +358.5%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
7
:
5
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Folate +202.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.147
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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%
Popovers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Folate +202.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.147
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Fats +273.7%
Contains more Water +113.3%
Contains more Protein +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Popovers
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +273.7%
Contains more Water +113.3%
Contains more Protein +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +75.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Popovers
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 71g Popovers
Protein 4.49g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 16.07g 4.3g Muffin
Carbs 53g 71g Popovers
Calories 375kcal 371kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Popovers
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 32mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.97mg Popovers
Magnesium 10mg 25mg Popovers
Phosphorus 146mg 100mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 100mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 906mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.06mg 0.171mg Popovers
Manganese 0.449mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 8.2µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.147mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg Popovers
Folate 48µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.181mg 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.421mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.199mg 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.115mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.257mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.128mg 0.229mg Popovers
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Popovers
Trans Fat 0.2g Popovers
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.983g Popovers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 1.984g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.823g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Popovers
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
28%
Muffin
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.