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Minestrone vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Minestrone and Muffin

  • Minestrone contains less Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5 than Muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Muffin is 18% higher.
  • Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +242.1%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +534.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +195.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +242.1%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +534.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +195.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +1228.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 +1228.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +265.9%
Contains more Protein +153.7%
Contains more Fats +1445.2%
Contains more Carbs +1037.3%
Contains more Other +23.3%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 Water +265.9%
Contains more Protein +153.7%
Contains more Fats +1445.2%
Contains more Carbs +1037.3%
Contains more Other +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1562.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1661.5%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1562.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1661.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 1.77g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 1.04g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 4.66g 53g Muffin
Calories 34kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 14mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0.38mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 23mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 130mg 121mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 336mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.051mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.152mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 970IU 73IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 21µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.04mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.043mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.098mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.076mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.018mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.074mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.03mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 1mg 30mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.2g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 2.844g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
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 Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.