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Muffin vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and mozzarella

  • Muffin has more vitamin K and choline, while mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 69% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 22 times less vitamin K than muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of vitamin K, while mozzarella contains 1.8µg.
  • The amount of sodium in mozzarella is lower.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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
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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more IronIron +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1561.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +745.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%

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
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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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1081.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2077.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +475%

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1609.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +512.5%
Contains more WaterWater +99.9%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%
~equal in Fats ~17.1g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1491.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.844g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Mozzarella DV% diff.
Calcium 44mg 731mg 69%
Phosphorus 146mg 524mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.509g 51%
Protein 4.49g 27.5g 46%
Saturated fat 2.844g 10.867g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.92µg 32%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.8µg 31%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.13mg 25%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Carbs 53g 3.1g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.34mg 14%
Sodium 336mg 16mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 15.7µg 14%
Vitamin A 21µg 137µg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 0.25mg 13%
Choline 92.5mg 18.4mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.02mg 12%
Folate 48µg 9µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.12mg 8%
Cholesterol 30mg 54mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calories 375kcal 280kcal 5%
Magnesium 10mg 26mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.027mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Fats 16.07g 17.1g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Potassium 121mg 95mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 13IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 1.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.844g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 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 Mozzarella
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%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

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

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