Muffin vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between muffin and couscous
- Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin E; however, couscous is higher in selenium.
- Couscous covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than muffin.
- Muffin has 392 times more vitamin K than couscous. While muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, couscous has only 0.1µg.
- Couscous has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Couscous, cooked.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +563.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +434.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +235.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +503.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +39100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2703% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9943.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +469.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +190.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21818.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12560.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.064g | 54% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 27.5µg | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 0.1µg | 33% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 0.16g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 22mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.084mg | 16% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 3.3mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 5mg | 14% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 112kcal | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.029g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.022g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.38mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 53g | 23.22g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.027mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Folate | 48µg | 15µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.371mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 3.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.077mg | 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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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.815g)