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Muffin vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and fast food

  • Muffin has more vitamin K and choline, while fast food has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 30% higher.
  • Fast food contains 8 times less vitamin K than muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of vitamin K, while fast food contains 4.9µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +135.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg
~equal in Sodium ~331mg

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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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%
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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +456.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.9%
Contains more WaterWater +54%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +382.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.835g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +40.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +66.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +87.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +21.3%
~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Fast food DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.68g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.89µg 30%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 4.9µg 29%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 5.617mg 26%
Protein 4.49g 16.52g 24%
Iron 1.3mg 3.06mg 22%
Selenium 8.2µg 20.3µg 22%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.52mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.363mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.212mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.317mg 12%
Choline 92.5mg 34.4mg 11%
Folate 48µg 80µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.38mg 8%
Carbs 53g 31.5g 7%
Saturated fat 2.844g 4.493g 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.121mg 7%
Fats 16.07g 12.01g 6%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.357mg 4%
Calories 375kcal 297kcal 4%
Magnesium 10mg 27mg 4%
Starch 16.31g 22.87g 3%
Phosphorus 146mg 134mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 197mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 62mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2.27g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.53mg 1%
Cholesterol 30mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 31.47g 4.88g N/A
Sodium 336mg 331mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0.514g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.835g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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