Muffin vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muffin and danish pastry different?
- Muffin is higher in vitamin K, choline, vitamin E, and phosphorus; however, danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 27% higher.
- Muffin contains 5 times more vitamin E than danish pastry. While muffin contains 1.63mg of vitamin E, danish pastry contains only 0.35mg.
- Muffin has less saturated fat.
Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Danish pastry, cheese are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +25.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.5% |
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 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +365.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +468.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +360.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 2.575g | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 6.9µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 18.9µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 6.794g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 11.313g | 16% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 20.1mg | 13% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 21.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.35mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 8g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 108mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53g | 37.2g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.351mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 417mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.304mg | 3% |
| Folate | 48µg | 60µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 374kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.001g | 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 |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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