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Muffin vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muffin and custard

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, choline, iron, vitamin E, folate, and vitamin B1; however, custard has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 33% higher.
  • Custard has 64 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, while custard has 0.007mg.
  • Custard is lower in sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than custard.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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
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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more IronIron +282.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6314.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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
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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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +974.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19500%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +683.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +301.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
Contains more WaterWater +194.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +327.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2497.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.6%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +757.4%
~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 Custard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Custard DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.312g 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.2µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 4g 19%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.007mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.52µg 15%
Choline 92.5mg 11.8mg 15%
Calories 375kcal 122kcal 13%
Carbs 53g 17.6g 12%
Iron 1.3mg 0.34mg 12%
Sodium 336mg 84mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.06mg 10%
Folate 48µg 9µg 10%
Calcium 44mg 139mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.061mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 1.127g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.132mg 8%
Cholesterol 30mg 51mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.699mg 5%
Vitamin D 4IU 47IU 5%
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.032g 4%
Selenium 8.2µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.22mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 21µg 52µg 3%
Potassium 121mg 207mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.03mg 3%
Phosphorus 146mg 130mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.064mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 16mg 1%
Protein 4.49g 3.99g 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.003g 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 Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.