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Biscuit vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Muffin

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 in Biscuit is higher than in Muffin.
  • Biscuit covers your daily Selenium needs 21% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 5 times less Calcium than Biscuit. Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, while Muffin has 44mg.
  • Muffin contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +434.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Muffin
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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 ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
~equal in Fats ~16.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Muffin Opinion
Calories 353kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 7g 4.49g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 16.07g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 43.1g 51.9g Muffin
Carbs 44.6g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 44mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 121mg
Iron 2.9mg 1.3mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 31.47g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.06mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.37mg Biscuit
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 164mg 146mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 82IU 73IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.378mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 19.5µg 8.2µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.168mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.163mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.418mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.04mg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 61µg 48µg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.2g Biscuit
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 4.324g 2.844g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 4.822g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.066mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.181mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.224mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.421mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.199mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.115mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.277mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.257mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.128mg Biscuit
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.