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Muffin vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and fenugreek

  • Muffin has less iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B2 than fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 403% more than muffin.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1810%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +536.4%
Contains more IronIron +2479.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1750%
Contains more ZincZinc +575.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.5%

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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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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +150.7%
Contains more WaterWater +182.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +412.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.1%
Contains more OtherOther +129.7%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 1.3mg 33.53mg 403%
Copper 0.06mg 1.11mg 117%
Fiber 1.1g 24.6g 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.6mg 43%
Magnesium 10mg 191mg 43%
Protein 4.49g 23g 37%
Manganese 0.449mg 1.228mg 34%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Phosphorus 146mg 296mg 21%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.5mg 19%
Potassium 121mg 770mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.366mg 16%
Fats 16.07g 6.41g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.322mg 13%
Calcium 44mg 176mg 13%
Sodium 336mg 67mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.844g 1.46g 6%
Calories 375kcal 323kcal 3%
Selenium 8.2µg 6.3µg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 3µg 2%
Folate 48µg 57µg 2%
Carbs 53g 58.35g 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.64mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.