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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 Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, yet Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Dried fruit's daily need coverage for Copper is 31% 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.

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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +104.6%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +860.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +471.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Selenium +272.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +104.6%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +860.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +471.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Selenium +272.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +4837%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.3%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1164.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
Muffin
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 A +4837%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.3%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1164.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +3051%
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Muffin
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 Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +3051%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6416.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10850%
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6416.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10850%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
2
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Glucose +2589.4%
Contains more Fructose +930.6%
Contains more Starch +4560%
Contains more Sucrose +255%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
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
Muffin
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 Glucose +2589.4%
Contains more Fructose +930.6%
Contains more Starch +4560%
Contains more Sucrose +255%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried fruit Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 55.34g 51.9g Dried fruit
Protein 3.39g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 0.51g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 62.64g 53g Dried fruit
Calories 241kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 0.35g 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 12.47g 1.21g Dried fruit
Sugar 53.44g 31.47g Muffin
Fiber 7.3g 1.1g Dried fruit
Calcium 55mg 44mg Dried fruit
Iron 2.66mg 1.3mg Dried fruit
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Dried fruit
Phosphorus 71mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 1162mg 121mg Dried fruit
Sodium 10mg 336mg Dried fruit
Zinc 0.39mg 0.37mg Dried fruit
Copper 0.343mg 0.06mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.235mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 2.2µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 3604IU 73IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 21µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 4.33mg 1.63mg Dried fruit
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 1mg 0.9mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 1.418mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 0.47mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.04mg Dried fruit
Folate 10µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 3.1µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.073mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.105mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.083mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.015mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.078mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.047mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Dried fruit
Trans Fat 0.2g Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 0.017g 2.844g Dried fruit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dried fruit 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
38%
Dried fruit
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Dried fruit
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.