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Drinking water vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between drinking water and muffin

  • Drinking water has less vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, choline, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Muffin covers your daily vitamin K needs 33% more than drinking water.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, drinking 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 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 3.3% 0.27% 0% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +3600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +300.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1380%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0g 16.07g 25%
Phosphorus 0mg 146mg 21%
Manganese 0mg 0.449mg 20%
Calories 0kcal 375kcal 19%
Carbs 0g 53g 18%
Choline 0mg 92.5mg 17%
Iron 0mg 1.3mg 16%
Selenium 0µg 8.2µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.168mg 14%
Sodium 4mg 336mg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 2.844g 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg 13%
Folate 0µg 48µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.49g 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.418mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Copper 0.01mg 0.06mg 6%
Potassium 0mg 121mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Calcium 3mg 44mg 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 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 - 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drinking water 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
0%
Drinking water
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.