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Muffin vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Fruit salad?

  • Muffin is richer than Fruit salad in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 19% more.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids types in this article.

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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
Muffin
9
:
1
Fruit salad
Fruit salad
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +942.9%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +197.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Equal in Potassium - 116
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Fruit salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +942.9%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +197.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Equal in Potassium - 116

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
Muffin
10
:
2
Fruit salad
Fruit salad
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +721.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Muffin
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%
Fruit salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +721.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
1
Fruit salad
Fruit salad
Contains more Protein +780.4%
Contains more Fats +53466.7%
Contains more Carbs +306.1%
Contains more Other +469.2%
Contains more Water +245.2%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Fruit salad
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +780.4%
Contains more Fats +53466.7%
Contains more Carbs +306.1%
Contains more Other +469.2%
Contains more Water +245.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Fruit salad
Fruit salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73563.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Fruit salad
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73563.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Fruit salad Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 12.05g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 0.51g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.03g Muffin
Carbs 53g 13.05g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 50kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Fruit salad
Fiber 1.1g 1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 11mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.25mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 14mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 116mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 5mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.05mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.151mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.3mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.011mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.014mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.356mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.053mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.027mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 3µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 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 Fruit salad
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Fruit salad
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.004g Fruit salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.005g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.011g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Fruit salad
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
6%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.