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Muffin vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Fajita?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Folate, yet Fajita is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 33% more.
  • Muffin has 12 times more Folate than Fajita. While Muffin has 48µg of Folate, Fajita has only 4µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Muffin is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types 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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
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5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +580.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.7%
Contains more Zinc +270.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.7%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +580.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.7%
Contains more Zinc +270.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.7%

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
Muffin
7
:
5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +19500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +867.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%
Muffin
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%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +19500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +867.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Fats +180.5%
Contains more Carbs +2276.7%
Contains more Protein +313.4%
Contains more Water +182.9%
Contains more Other +94.6%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Fats +180.5%
Contains more Carbs +2276.7%
Contains more Protein +313.4%
Contains more Water +182.9%
Contains more Other +94.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +644.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +644.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Fajita
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 2.23g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 16.07g 5.73g Muffin
Carbs 53g 2.23g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 135kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0g Fajita
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 13mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.99mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 146mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 121mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 336mg 799mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.06mg 0.03mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.066mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.22mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 48µg 4µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.181mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.421mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.199mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.115mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.257mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.128mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 30mg 88mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Fajita
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 2.333g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.089g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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

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.