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Muffin vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Chinese cuisine?

  • Muffin is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 13% more.
  • Muffin has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. While Muffin has 0.168mg of Vitamin B1, Chinese cuisine has only 0.033mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese cuisine is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +205.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains more Zinc +305.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +205.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains more Zinc +305.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.32
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443
Equal in Folate - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.32
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +203.2%
Contains more Carbs +627%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Water +215.8%
Equal in Other - 1.51
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +203.2%
Contains more Carbs +627%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Water +215.8%
Equal in Other - 1.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +796.2%
Contains more Sucrose +2294%
Contains more Glucose +78.3%
Contains more Fructose +120%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +796.2%
Contains more Sucrose +2294%
Contains more Glucose +78.3%
Contains more Fructose +120%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 5.79g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 16.07g 5.3g Muffin
Carbs 53g 7.29g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 105kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 1.82g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0.55g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 44mg 22mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 1.11mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 146mg 76mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 336mg 409mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.06mg 0.049mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.147mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 6.7µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.82mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 3IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.9mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.033mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.055mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.32mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.443mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 48µg 45µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 39.2µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.181mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.421mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.199mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.115mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.257mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.128mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 30mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 1.217g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.13g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 1.803g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.264g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.