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Muffin vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muffin and biscuits

  • The amount of selenium, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 in biscuits is higher than in muffin.
  • Biscuits cover your daily selenium needs 21% more than muffin.
  • Biscuits have 10 times less cholesterol than muffin. Muffin has 30mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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
2
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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +434.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.8%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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% 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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
1
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%
~equal in Fats ~16.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.163g 26%
Selenium 8.2µg 19.5µg 21%
Iron 1.3mg 2.9mg 20%
Calcium 44mg 235mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.356mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.31mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Sodium 336mg 580mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.949mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 3mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Saturated fat 2.844g 4.324g 7%
Protein 4.49g 7g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 6.93g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.285mg 4%
Phosphorus 146mg 164mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg 3%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.378mg 3%
Folate 48µg 61µg 3%
Carbs 53g 44.6g 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.082mg 2%
Calories 375kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fats 16.07g 16.3g 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 43.1g N/A
Potassium 121mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.035mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.161mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.