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Muffin vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and guava

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, selenium, iron, and manganese; however, guava is higher in vitamin C, copper, and fiber.
  • Guava covers your daily need for vitamin C, 253% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 168 times more sodium than guava. While muffin has 336mg of sodium, guava has only 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Guavas, common, raw.

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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
6
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%
Guava
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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
8
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%
Guava
3
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 761% 10% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1407.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.451mg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

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
Guava
1
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1591.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.1%
Contains more WaterWater +223.7%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

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
Guava
1
36% 11% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5442.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1920.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Guava
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 Guava DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.9mg 228.3mg 253%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.401g 51%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.6µg 31%
Fats 16.07g 0.95g 23%
Copper 0.06mg 0.23mg 19%
Fiber 1.1g 5.4g 17%
Calories 375kcal 68kcal 15%
Choline 92.5mg 7.6mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 2mg 15%
Phosphorus 146mg 40mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg 14%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.15mg 13%
Carbs 53g 14.32g 13%
Iron 1.3mg 0.26mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.087g 12%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.272g 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 121mg 417mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.067mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.73mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.11mg 5%
Protein 4.49g 2.55g 4%
Magnesium 10mg 22mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.084mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 31µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 8.92g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 8.92g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.451mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Folate 48µg 49µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.171mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.087mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.022mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Guava
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
72%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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