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Muffin vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and arborio rice?

  • Muffin is richer than arborio rice in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 16% more.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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
Muffin
5
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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +365.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.5µg

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
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% 7% 33% 1.5% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.164mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.493mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8357.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.5%
Contains more OtherOther +678.9%
Contains more WaterWater +174.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8213.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16106%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Arborio rice DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.05g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.19g 24%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Phosphorus 146mg 33mg 16%
Sodium 336mg 0mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.051g 13%
Calories 375kcal 130kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.058g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.016mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 53g 28.73g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calcium 44mg 1mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.357mg 4%
Protein 4.49g 2.36g 4%
Folate 48µg 59µg 3%
Potassium 121mg 26mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 1.46mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.059mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.397mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Selenium 8.2µg 7.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.072mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 28.73g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.164mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.493mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Arborio rice
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
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.793g)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.