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Muffin vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Muffin and French fries

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, French fries has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +378.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +378.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +106.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.67
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.17
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.67
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 14.73
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 14.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin French fries Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 37.64g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.43g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 14.73g Muffin
Carbs 53g 41.44g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 312kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 44mg 18mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.81mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 146mg 125mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 336mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.37mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.06mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.449mg 0.247mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.9µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.039mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 48µg 30µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 11.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 5.398g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 4.898g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.029g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.407g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.508g)
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
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

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

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