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Muffin vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Grapefruit?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Phosphorus, Choline, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% higher.
  • Grapefruit contains less Sodium.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types in this comparison.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +1525%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.1%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +1940.9%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1525%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.1%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +1940.9%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Magnesium - 9

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1475.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1475.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +483.1%
Contains more Fats +11378.6%
Contains more Carbs +397.2%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +252.8%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +483.1%
Contains more Fats +11378.6%
Contains more Carbs +397.2%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +252.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24010%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22408.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24010%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22408.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +698%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30.9%
Contains more Fructose +46.3%
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +698%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30.9%
Contains more Fructose +46.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Grapefruit
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 9.06g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 0.77g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.14g Muffin
Carbs 53g 10.66g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 42kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 0g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 31.47g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 44mg 22mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.08mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 18mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 336mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.37mg 0.07mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.022mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.13mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.043mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.031mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.204mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.262mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 48µg 13µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.008mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.013mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.008mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.015mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.019mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.007mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.013mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.015mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.008mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Grapefruit
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.021g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.02g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.036g 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 Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.