Muffin vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between muffin and cashew
- Muffin contains less copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B1 than cashew.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 237% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in muffin is lower.
- Cashew has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cashew is 25, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +413.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3558.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1462.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +306.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +268.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +942.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +380% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +305.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +393.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~7.845g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +382.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2360% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2320% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +44% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 2.195mg | 237% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 292mg | 67% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 6.68mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 593mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 1.655mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 5.78mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 23.797g | 47% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 43.85g | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.417mg | 29% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 18.22g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 7.783g | 22% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 19.9µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.423mg | 21% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 660mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.3g | 9% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 553kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.058mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.864mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 53g | 30.19g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Folate | 48µg | 25µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 34.1µg | 4% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 23.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 7.845g | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.456mg | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals