Muffin vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Muffin and Gingerbread
- Muffin has more Phosphorus, however, Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium.
- Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 20% more than Muffin.
- Gingerbread has 3 times less Phosphorus than Muffin. Muffin has 146mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread has 54mg.
- Muffin contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +98.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.4g
~equal in
Carbs
~49.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +47.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 375kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 4.49g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 16.07g | 16.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.9g | 49.2g |
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| Carbs | 53g | 49.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 44mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 439mg |
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| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.195mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.39mg |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Phosphorus | 146mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 336mg | 327mg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A | 21µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg |
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| Folate | 48µg | 33µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 92.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.844g | 4.122g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.822g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 4.216g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.087mg |
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| Fructose | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)