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Muffin vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and eggnog

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin E, while eggnog has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 32% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 90 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin contains 0.449mg of manganese, while eggnog contains 0.005mg.
  • The amount of sodium in eggnog is lower.

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

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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%
Eggnog
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more IronIron +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8880%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%

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
7
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%
Eggnog
6
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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +4700%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +181%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.3%

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
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more FatsFats +283.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +558.4%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%
Contains more WaterWater +230.7%
~equal in Protein ~4.55g

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
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3992.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.591g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
5
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
Eggnog
2
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +69925%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1657.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2925%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1075%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1351.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Eggnog
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 Eggnog DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.198g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.3µg 32%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.005mg 19%
Fats 16.07g 4.19g 18%
Carbs 53g 8.05g 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.2mg 14%
Calories 375kcal 88kcal 14%
Sodium 336mg 54mg 12%
Folate 48µg 1µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.45µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.034mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 59mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.21mg 9%
Calcium 44mg 130mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 1.302g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.105mg 8%
Choline 92.5mg 52.2mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Selenium 8.2µg 4.2µg 7%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 4IU 49IU 6%
Phosphorus 146mg 109mg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.013mg 5%
Vitamin A 21µg 59µg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Magnesium 10mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.19mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0.04g 1%
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.591g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.417mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.46mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 165mg 1%
Protein 4.49g 4.55g 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 8.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.108mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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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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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

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

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