Almonds vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between almonds and muffin
- Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and zinc; however, muffin is higher in vitamin K.
- Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 160% more than muffin.
- Muffin contains 27 times less magnesium than almonds. Almonds contain 270mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
- The glycemic index of muffin is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +511.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +505.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1618.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +743.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +385.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1472.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +598.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +371% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +466% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +554.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2165.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +609.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +623.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1000% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1075% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 1.63mg | 160% |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.06mg | 108% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 0.449mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.163mg | 75% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 4.822g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 10mg | 62% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 16.07g | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 146mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 1.1g | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 39.2µg | 33% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 4.49g | 33% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 1.3mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 8.103g | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 0.37mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 44mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 121mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 336mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 1.418mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 53g | 10% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 375kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 92.5mg | 7% |
| Starch | 0.72g | 16.31g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 2.844g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Folate | 44µg | 48µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 1.022g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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