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Muffin vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Chives

  • Muffin has more Choline, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Copper.
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 145% more than Muffin.
  • Chives have 112 times less Sodium than Muffin. Muffin has 336mg of Sodium, while Chives have 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Chives, 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.
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
7
Chives
Chives
Contains more Phosphorus +151.7%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +144.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.7%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +144.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Copper +161.7%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
7
:
5
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5863%
Contains more Vitamin C +6355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +442.6%
Muffin
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%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5863%
Contains more Vitamin C +6355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +442.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +2101.4%
Contains more Carbs +1118.4%
Contains more Other +48%
Contains more Water +263.2%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +2101.4%
Contains more Carbs +1118.4%
Contains more Other +48%
Contains more Water +263.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4975.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2934.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4975.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2934.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Chives Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 1.85g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.27g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.73g Muffin
Carbs 53g 4.35g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 30kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 1.1g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 44mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1.3mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 10mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 146mg 58mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 336mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.37mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.06mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.449mg 0.373mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.9µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.21mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.078mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.115mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.647mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.324mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 48µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.037mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.128mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.139mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.195mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.163mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.036mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.105mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.145mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.057mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Chives
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Chives
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.146g Chives
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.095g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.267g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muffin Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.