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Muffin vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and beer?

  • Muffin is richer than beer in vitamin K, manganese, phosphorus, iron, choline, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% more.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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
9
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%
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.1%
Contains more IronIron +6400%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +3600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +942.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5512.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%

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
12
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%
Beer
1
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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1046.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Beer
2
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +876.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1393%
Contains more WaterWater +268.4%
Contains more OtherOther +172.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Beer DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0g 25%
Phosphorus 146mg 14mg 19%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.008mg 19%
Calories 375kcal 43kcal 17%
Carbs 53g 3.55g 16%
Iron 1.3mg 0.02mg 16%
Choline 92.5mg 10.1mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 4mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.005mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.025mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0mg 11%
Folate 48µg 6µg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.041mg 9%
Protein 4.49g 0.46g 8%
Starch 16.31g 0g 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.513mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.02µg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Calcium 44mg 4mg 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.01mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g 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 Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.