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Espresso vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between espresso and muffin

  • Espresso has more vitamin B3 and magnesium; however, muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, choline, selenium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 33% higher.
  • Muffin has 8 times less magnesium than espresso. Espresso has 80mg of magnesium, while muffin has 10mg.
  • Espresso is lower in sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than espresso.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
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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 +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1985.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +798%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~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% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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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 B3Vitamin B3 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39100%
Contains more FolateFolate +4700%
Contains more CholineCholine +3457.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
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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 +291.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3641.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8827.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3073.7%
Contains more OtherOther +543.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8707.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Espresso Muffin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Muffin DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 0mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 8.103g 53%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0.18g 16.07g 24%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 1.418mg 24%
Phosphorus 7mg 146mg 20%
Calories 9kcal 375kcal 18%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.449mg 17%
Carbs 1.67g 53g 17%
Magnesium 80mg 10mg 17%
Choline 2.6mg 92.5mg 16%
Selenium 0µg 8.2µg 15%
Iron 0.13mg 1.3mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.168mg 14%
Sodium 14mg 336mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.092g 2.844g 13%
Folate 1µg 48µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Protein 0.12g 4.49g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.47mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Calcium 2mg 44mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg 1%
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.163mg 1%
Net carbs 1.67g 51.9g N/A
Potassium 115mg 121mg 0%
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 0g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.