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Almond butter vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond butter and Muffin different?

  • Almond butter is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, and Iron, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almond butter is 151% higher.
  • Almond butter contains 28 times more Magnesium than Muffin. While Almond butter contains 279mg of Magnesium, Muffin contains only 10mg.

Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +688.6%
Contains more Iron +168.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2690%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +518.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +789.2%
Contains more Copper +1456.7%
Contains more Manganese +374.6%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +688.6%
Contains more Iron +168.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2690%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +518.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +789.2%
Contains more Copper +1456.7%
Contains more Manganese +374.6%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin E +1385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Folate +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 48
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
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 E +1385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Folate +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +366.8%
Contains more Fats +245.4%
Contains more Other +108.1%
Contains more Carbs +181.6%
Contains more Water +1422%
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
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 +366.8%
Contains more Fats +245.4%
Contains more Other +108.1%
Contains more Carbs +181.6%
Contains more Water +1422%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +20287.5%
Contains more Sucrose +545.4%
Contains more Glucose +6050%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +571.4%
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 59% 3% 3%
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 Starch +20287.5%
Contains more Sucrose +545.4%
Contains more Glucose +6050%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +571.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 8.52g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 20.96g 4.49g Almond butter
Fats 55.5g 16.07g Almond butter
Carbs 18.82g 53g Muffin
Calories 614kcal 375kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 0g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 4.43g 31.47g Almond butter
Fiber 10.3g 1.1g Almond butter
Calcium 347mg 44mg Almond butter
Iron 3.49mg 1.3mg Almond butter
Magnesium 279mg 10mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 508mg 146mg Almond butter
Potassium 748mg 121mg Almond butter
Sodium 7mg 336mg Almond butter
Zinc 3.29mg 0.37mg Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg 0.06mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.131mg 0.449mg Almond butter
Selenium 2.4µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 1IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 24.21mg 1.63mg Almond butter
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.163mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 1.418mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.04mg Almond butter
Folate 53µg 48µg Almond butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.066mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg 0.181mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.224mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg 0.421mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg 0.199mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg 0.115mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.277mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg 0.257mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg 0.128mg Almond butter
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Almond butter
Trans Fat 0.2g Almond butter
Saturated Fat 4.152g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 32.445g 4.822g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 8.103g Almond butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Almond butter 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
71%
Almond butter
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.