Muffin vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muffin and chowder different?
- Muffin is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; however, chowder is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chowder is 22% higher.
- Muffin contains 4 times more polyunsaturated fat than chowder. While muffin contains 8.103g of polyunsaturated fat, chowder contains only 1.9g.
- Chowder has less cholesterol.
- Chowder has a lower glycemic index (27) than muffin (59).
Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +176.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +606.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +228.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +279.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 1.9g | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 21% | |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 20% | |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 16.07g | 6.3g | 15% |
| Carbs | 53g | 7.5g | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 99kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 1.27g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 9% | |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 1.75g | 5% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 58µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.49g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 336mg | 299mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 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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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)