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Muffin vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muffin and salmon raw

  • Muffin has more manganese; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than muffin.
  • Salmon raw has 28 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, while salmon raw has 0.016mg.
  • Salmon raw contains less sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2706.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.1%

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%
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +454.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1945%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1887.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +153.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.9%
Contains more WaterWater +174.4%
Contains more OtherOther +259.5%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3.18µg 126%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.818mg 60%
Selenium 8.2µg 36.5µg 51%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 7.86mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.539g 37%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Protein 4.49g 19.84g 31%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.664mg 24%
Copper 0.06mg 0.25mg 21%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.016mg 19%
Carbs 53g 0g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.38mg 17%
Fats 16.07g 6.34g 15%
Sodium 336mg 44mg 13%
Calories 375kcal 142kcal 12%
Potassium 121mg 490mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Phosphorus 146mg 200mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.981g 8%
Cholesterol 30mg 55mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 2.103g 7%
Folate 48µg 25µg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 0.8mg 6%
Magnesium 10mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.226mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Calcium 44mg 12mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.64mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.287g 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 Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients

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

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