Dried fruit vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dried fruit and muffin?
- Dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, copper, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, and iron, yet muffin is richer in vitamin K and choline.
- Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 71% higher.
- Dried fruit has 10 times more potassium than muffin. Dried fruit has 1162mg of potassium, while muffin has 121mg.
- Dried fruit contains less sodium.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index than muffin.
We used Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.
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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 | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +860.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +471.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +272.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +165.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1164.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +565.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3051% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6416.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10850% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +2589.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +930.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +4560% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +255% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 8.103g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.06mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 121mg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 39.2µg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 1.1g | 25% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 16.07g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 21µg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 1.63mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 1.3mg | 17% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 1.21g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 2.844g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.168mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.2µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 146mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Folate | 10µg | 48µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.449mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 16.31g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 1.418mg | 7% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 375kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 53g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 4.49g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 |
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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
44%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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