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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, and selenium, yet grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 34% higher.
  • Grapefruit contains less sodium.
  • Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index than muffin.

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.
Muffin
7
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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +1525%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +711.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1940.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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
10
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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1101.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
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 ProteinProtein +483.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11378.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +397.2%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more WaterWater +252.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24010%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22408.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +698%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +46.3%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Grapefruit DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.036g 54%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 31.2mg 34%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.14g 25%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.022mg 19%
Phosphorus 146mg 18mg 18%
Calories 375kcal 42kcal 17%
Choline 92.5mg 7.7mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.1µg 15%
Sodium 336mg 0mg 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.08mg 15%
Carbs 53g 10.66g 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.021g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.02g 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.031mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.043mg 10%
Folate 48µg 13µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.204mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.49g 0.77g 7%
Starch 16.31g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.262mg 4%
Vitamin A 21µg 58µg 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.07mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g 2%
Calcium 44mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 1.77g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 9.06g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 121mg 135mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 6.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Grapefruit
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
15%
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 Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 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.