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Muffin vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and dates

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin E, while dates have more fiber, copper, and potassium.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 30% higher.
  • Dates have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dates is 42, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Dates, deglet noor.

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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
6
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%
Dates
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.8%
Contains more IronIron +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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.
Muffin
11
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%
Dates
2
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 1.3% 0% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1351.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +152.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Dates
2
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4020.5%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.6%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

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
Dates
1
37% 41% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.019 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13294.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42547.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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
Dates
2
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +291.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1515.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1516.5%
~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 Dates
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Dates DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.019g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.7µg 30%
Fiber 1.1g 8g 28%
Fats 16.07g 0.39g 24%
Fructose 1.21g 19.56g 23%
Copper 0.06mg 0.206mg 16%
Potassium 121mg 656mg 16%
Choline 92.5mg 6.3mg 16%
Sodium 336mg 2mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.032g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.036g 12%
Phosphorus 146mg 62mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.05mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.052mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.165mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 8.2µg 3µg 9%
Magnesium 10mg 43mg 8%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.262mg 8%
Folate 48µg 19µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 53g 75.03g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.066mg 7%
Calories 375kcal 282kcal 5%
Protein 4.49g 2.45g 4%
Iron 1.3mg 1.02mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.589mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.274mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.29mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 39mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 67.03g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 63.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.049mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.084mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.05mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.071mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.032mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients

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

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