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Muffin vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and caesar salad

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, while caesar salad has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 7 times less vitamin K than muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of vitamin K, while caesar salad contains 5.9µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.5%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.9%

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
7
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +564.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.2%
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +47.3%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +25.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +671.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +55.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +255.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Caesar salad DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.461g 44%
Selenium 8.2µg 31.4µg 42%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.9µg 28%
Calcium 44mg 233mg 19%
Protein 4.49g 13.39g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.377mg 17%
Iron 1.3mg 2.34mg 13%
Phosphorus 146mg 231mg 12%
Folate 48µg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.237mg 11%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.61mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.4µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.297mg 10%
Fats 16.07g 9.54g 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.61mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.126mg 7%
Carbs 53g 31.5g 7%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.321mg 6%
Calories 375kcal 265kcal 6%
Vitamin A 21µg 78µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 2.38g 6%
Saturated fat 2.844g 4.206g 6%
Sodium 336mg 454mg 5%
Starch 16.31g 25.29g 4%
Magnesium 10mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g 2%
Cholesterol 30mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 121mg 170mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.447mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 1.21g 1.13g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.155g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.362g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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