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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 have more vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% more.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index than muffin.

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.
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +60.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +811.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.67mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.17mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +54.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g

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% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.372mg 26%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 11.2µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 5.398g 18%
Potassium 121mg 579mg 13%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.9µg 13%
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g 11%
Choline 92.5mg 36.8mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.004mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.039mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.247mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.124mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Iron 1.3mg 0.81mg 6%
Magnesium 10mg 35mg 6%
Sodium 336mg 210mg 5%
Folate 48µg 30µg 5%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4.7mg 4%
Carbs 53g 41.44g 4%
Calcium 44mg 18mg 3%
Phosphorus 146mg 125mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 5.969g 3%
Calories 375kcal 312kcal 3%
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.336g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.58mg 2%
Protein 4.49g 3.43g 2%
Fats 16.07g 14.73g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.67mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin French fries
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
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 Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 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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