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Muffin vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between muffin and dashi

  • Muffin has more folate and copper; however, dashi is higher in selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.
  • Dashi covers your daily selenium needs 35% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.

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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
5
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%
Dashi
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +236.6%

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
5
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%
Dashi
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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% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Dashi
3
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +985.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +271.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%

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
Dashi
1
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Dashi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Dashi DV% diff.
Selenium 8.2µg 27.6µg 35%
Sodium 336mg 1067mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.485g 24%
Protein 4.49g 16.7g 24%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 66.9µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.43mg 21%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Calcium 44mg 187mg 14%
Magnesium 10mg 56mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Folate 48µg 21µg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.46mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 309mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.1mg 6%
Cholesterol 30mg 13mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.72mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.3µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.1mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0.2g 4%
Carbs 53g 64.88g 4%
Choline 92.5mg 114.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.844g 3.433g 3%
Calories 375kcal 438kcal 3%
Phosphorus 146mg 166mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.09mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 1.03mg 3%
Fats 16.07g 13.89g 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 5.365g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 14.47g N/A
Vitamin A 21µg 25µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Dashi
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
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.589g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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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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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.