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Muffin vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Apple pie?

  • Muffin is richer than Apple pie in Phosphorus, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 17% more.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types in this article.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.21mg

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.
Muffin
9
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% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.158mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.3%
Contains more FatsFats +46.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.388g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Apple pie Opinion
Calories 375kcal 237kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 1.9g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 11g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 51.9g 32.4g Muffin
Carbs 53g 34g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 7mg Muffin
Calcium 44mg 11mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 65mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 1.21mg Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Apple pie
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.06mg 0.046mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.16mg Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 24mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 266mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 73IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 21µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.182mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.134mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.158mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.123mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.119mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 4µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Apple pie
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.797g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.388g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.198g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.026mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.054mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.073mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.129mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.07mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.032mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.088mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.084mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.038mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Apple pie
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
30%
Muffin
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.953g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.