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Club sandwich vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between club sandwich and muffin

  • Club sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily selenium needs 30% more than muffin.
  • Muffin contains 7 times less vitamin B6 than club sandwich. Club sandwich contains 0.296mg of vitamin B6, while muffin contains 0.04mg.
  • Muffin has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
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 +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.3mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.168mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 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 +282.9%
Contains more WaterWater +110.4%
Contains more OtherOther +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +99.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 +63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.844g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 8.103g 41%
Selenium 24.8µg 8.2µg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 1.418mg 26%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 39.2µg 25%
Protein 17.19g 4.49g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 0.04mg 20%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.16µg 13%
Sodium 630mg 336mg 13%
Fats 8.05g 16.07g 12%
Carbs 19.87g 53g 11%
Phosphorus 215mg 146mg 10%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.37mg 9%
Calories 220kcal 375kcal 8%
Choline 47.8mg 92.5mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 1.63mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.47mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calcium 95mg 44mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 4.822g 5%
Cholesterol 46mg 30mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 10mg 5%
Folate 31µg 48µg 4%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0.9mg 4%
Copper 0.089mg 0.06mg 3%
Potassium 226mg 121mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.163mg 2%
Iron 1.37mg 1.3mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.109g 2.844g 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 51.9g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 4.68g 31.47g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.168mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich 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
37%
Club sandwich
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.265g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.