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Muffin vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and feta

  • Muffin has more vitamin K; however, feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Feta covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 22 times more vitamin K than feta. While muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, feta has only 1.8µg.
  • Muffin has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

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

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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%
Feta
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1503.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1020.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.9%

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
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Feta
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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2077.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +500.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +956.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
1
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Feta
4
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1195.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.5%
Contains more FatsFats +32.4%
Contains more WaterWater +121.2%
Contains more OtherOther +251.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Feta
0
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1271.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.623g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.69µg 64%
Saturated fat 2.844g 14.946g 55%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.844mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.591g 50%
Calcium 44mg 493mg 45%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.8µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.424mg 30%
Phosphorus 146mg 337mg 27%
Sodium 336mg 917mg 25%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.88mg 23%
Cholesterol 30mg 89mg 20%
Protein 4.49g 14.21g 19%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.028mg 18%
Carbs 53g 4.09g 16%
Choline 92.5mg 15.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 21µg 125µg 12%
Selenium 8.2µg 15µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.967mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 0.65mg 8%
Fats 16.07g 21.28g 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calories 375kcal 264kcal 6%
Folate 48µg 32µg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.991mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Potassium 121mg 62mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.154mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.623g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.397mg 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 Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients

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

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