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Muffin vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and plums

  • Plums have less vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, choline, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and folate than muffin.
  • Muffin covers your daily need for vitamin K, 27% more than plums.
  • Plums have less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Plums, 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
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%
Plum
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +664.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +812.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +763.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Copper ~0.057mg

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
12
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%
Plum
1
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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +512.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +860%
Contains more CholineCholine +4768.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +955.6%

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
Plum
1
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +541.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5639.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +364.1%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more WaterWater +249.5%

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
Plum
1
9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3498.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18315.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
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
Plum
3
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1684.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +487.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +312.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +153.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Plum
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Plum DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.044g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 6.4µg 27%
Fats 16.07g 0.28g 24%
Phosphorus 146mg 16mg 19%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.052mg 17%
Calories 375kcal 46kcal 16%
Choline 92.5mg 1.9mg 16%
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg 15%
Sodium 336mg 0mg 15%
Carbs 53g 11.42g 14%
Iron 1.3mg 0.17mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.017g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.028mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.134g 12%
Folate 48µg 5µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.026mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 9.5mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.26mg 9%
Protein 4.49g 0.7g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.135mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.417mg 6%
Calcium 44mg 6mg 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 3.07g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.029mg 1%
Fiber 1.1g 1.4g 1%
Potassium 121mg 157mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 9.92g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.057mg 0%
Vitamin A 21µg 17µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.009mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Plum
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%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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