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Muffin vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muffin and Coconut oil

  • Coconut oil contains less Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Manganese, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 than Muffin.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 398% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coconut oil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Oil, coconut.

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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
9
:
1
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Coconut oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
12
:
0
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1381.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6433.3%
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%
Coconut oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1381.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
1
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83100%
Contains more Other +62.6%
Contains more Fats +516.4%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Coconut oil
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83100%
Contains more Other +62.6%
Contains more Fats +516.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Coconut oil
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 0g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 0g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 53g 0g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 1mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.05mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 0mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 0mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.37mg 0.02mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.11mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.6µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.028g Coconut oil
Saturated Fat 2.844g 82.475g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.332g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.702g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 1.676g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.019g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Coconut oil
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
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 79.631g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.