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Muffin vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and clementine?

  • Muffin is higher in vitamin K, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, iron, choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin E, yet clementine is higher in vitamin C.
  • Clementine's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 53% more.
  • The amount of sodium in clementine is lower.
  • The glycemic index of clementine is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Clementines, raw 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.
Muffin
7
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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +516.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1852.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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
11
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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +715%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +560.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10613.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.9%
Contains more OtherOther +270%
Contains more WaterWater +246.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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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
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +370%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +29.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.5%
~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.
Muffin Clementine
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Clementine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 48.8mg 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.15g 24%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.023mg 19%
Phosphorus 146mg 21mg 18%
Calories 375kcal 47kcal 16%
Sodium 336mg 1mg 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.14mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.1µg 15%
Choline 92.5mg 14mg 14%
Carbs 53g 12.02g 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.03mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.2mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Protein 4.49g 0.85g 7%
Starch 16.31g 0g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.086mg 7%
Folate 48µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.151mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.636mg 5%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.075mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.043mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g 2%
Potassium 121mg 177mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 1.64g 1%
Calcium 44mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 10.32g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 9.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Clementine
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
20%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.