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Kiwi vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between kiwi and muffin

  • Kiwi has more vitamin C; however, muffin has more phosphorus, choline, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Kiwi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 102% more.
  • Kiwi is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kiwifruit, green, raw 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.
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
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 +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +319.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%

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.
Kiwi
2
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 309% 1.3% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
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 +10200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92%
Contains more CholineCholine +1085.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~39.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 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 +232.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2990.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.5%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kiwi
1
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10159.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2723.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kiwi
3
2% 46% 48% 2% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 4.11 g
Fructose: 4.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0.17 g
Muffin
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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 GlucoseGlucose +234.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +259.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18573.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +147.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kiwi 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 Kiwi Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin C 92.7mg 0.9mg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.287g 8.103g 52%
Fats 0.52g 16.07g 24%
Calories 61kcal 375kcal 16%
Phosphorus 34mg 146mg 16%
Choline 7.8mg 92.5mg 15%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.2µg 15%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.449mg 15%
Sodium 3mg 336mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.029g 2.844g 13%
Carbs 14.66g 53g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.168mg 12%
Iron 0.31mg 1.3mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.163mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Fiber 3g 1.1g 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.06mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 1.14g 4.49g 7%
Starch 0g 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.341mg 1.418mg 7%
Folate 25µg 48µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.47mg 6%
Potassium 312mg 121mg 6%
Fructose 4.35g 1.21g 4%
Vitamin A 4µg 21µg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 40.3µg 39.2µg 1%
Calcium 34mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin E 1.46mg 1.63mg 1%
Net carbs 11.66g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 8.99g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.061mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kiwi 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
39%
Kiwi
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kiwi
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 - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.

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