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Muffin vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and figs

  • Figs have less vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, manganese, iron, folate, and vitamin E than muffin.
  • Muffin covers your daily need for vitamin K, 29% more than figs.
  • Muffin has 336 times more sodium than figs. While muffin has 336mg of sodium, figs have only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Figs, 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
6
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%
Figs
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.7%
Contains more IronIron +251.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +942.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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
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%
Figs
2
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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1381.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +734%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1868.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Figs
1
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +498.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5256.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.3%
Contains more OtherOther +124.2%
Contains more WaterWater +216.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7206.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5527.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Figs
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Figs DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.144g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 4.7µg 29%
Fats 16.07g 0.3g 24%
Phosphorus 146mg 14mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 4.7mg 16%
Calories 375kcal 74kcal 15%
Sodium 336mg 1mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.2µg 15%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.128mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.06g 13%
Iron 1.3mg 0.37mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.066g 12%
Folate 48µg 6µg 11%
Carbs 53g 19.18g 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.11mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.06mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.05mg 9%
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g 7%
Protein 4.49g 0.75g 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.113mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.3mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 232mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.15mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.07mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 16.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.784g)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.