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Mixed nuts vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mixed nuts and muffin

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and zinc, while muffin has more vitamin K.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 94% higher.
  • Muffin contains 23 times less magnesium than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts contain 229mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in muffin is lower.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 +2190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.3%
Contains more IronIron +100.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1411.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +808.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.4%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +587.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 ProteinProtein +346.3%
Contains more FatsFats +235.7%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +490.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +288.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +574.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Muffin DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.06mg 94%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.449mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 4.822g 59%
Fats 53.95g 16.07g 58%
Magnesium 229mg 10mg 52%
Selenium 33.9µg 8.2µg 47%
Phosphorus 456mg 146mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 8.103g 43%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 1.63mg 41%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.418mg 39%
Protein 20.04g 4.49g 31%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 39.2µg 28%
Saturated fat 8.711g 2.844g 27%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.37mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.04mg 24%
Fiber 7g 1.1g 24%
Iron 2.61mg 1.3mg 16%
Potassium 632mg 121mg 15%
Sodium 5mg 336mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.47mg 13%
Calories 607kcal 375kcal 12%
Carbs 21.05g 53g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Folate 83µg 48µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Choline 52mg 92.5mg 7%
Calcium 117mg 44mg 7%
Starch 4.2g 16.31g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.168mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 14.05g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 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 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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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