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Muffin vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Folate, however, Dulce de Leche is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 32% higher.
  • Muffin contains 225 times more Manganese than Dulce de Leche. While Muffin contains 0.449mg of Manganese, Dulce de Leche contains only 0.002mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less Sodium.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Dulce de Leche 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 Iron +664.7%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +22350%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Contains more Calcium +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.2%
Contains more Potassium +189.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +664.7%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +22350%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Contains more Calcium +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.2%
Contains more Potassium +189.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin E +715%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2915.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +715%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2915.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118.6%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.35
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +118.6%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2060.8%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2060.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +278.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +49.1%
Contains more Glucose +38.2%
Contains more Lactose +811.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +278.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +49.1%
Contains more Glucose +38.2%
Contains more Lactose +811.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 4.49g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 16.07g 7.35g Muffin
Carbs 53g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 375kcal 315kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0.32g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 49.74g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 1.3mg 0.17mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 146mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 121mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 336mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.37mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.06mg 0.004mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.002mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 2.7µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.2mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.016mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.21mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.016mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 11µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.3µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.364g Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 4.534g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 2.143g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.375g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.131g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.05g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.