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Pastry vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pastry and Muffin

  • Pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Muffin contains 3 times less Selenium than Pastry. Pastry contains 24.2µg of Selenium, while Muffin contains 8.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
Pastry
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.449
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.449

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.
Pastry
Pastry
4
:
8
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.9%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.5%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.9%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +193.6%
Contains more Other +48%
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +193.6%
Contains more Other +48%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 7.3g 4.49g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 16.07g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 53g Muffin
Calories 551kcal 375kcal Pastry
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0.74g 31.47g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.56mg 1.3mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 61mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 249mg 336mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.37mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.06mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.449mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 8.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.163mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 1.418mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 78µg 48µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 16.1µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.066mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.181mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.224mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.421mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.129mg 0.115mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.277mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.257mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.128mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.2g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 4.822g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 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
Pastry Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Pastry
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.799g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.