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Muffin vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between muffin and horchata

  • Horchata has less vitamin K, manganese, phosphorus, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% more.
  • Horchata is lower in sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than horchata.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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
9
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 2.1% 5.4% 3% 0.38% 0.67% 1.6% 6.4% 1.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.9%
Contains more IronIron +12900%
Contains more CopperCopper +2900%
Contains more ZincZinc +516.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +873.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4390%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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.
Muffin
13
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 0% 0% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2917%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +835.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2163.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.1%
Contains more OtherOther +678.9%
Contains more WaterWater +249%

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
10% 60% 16% 15%
Starch: 0.99 g
Sucrose: 6.17 g
Glucose: 1.64 g
Fructose: 1.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1547.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +354%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +33.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +28.1%
~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 Horchata
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 Horchata DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.71g 24%
Phosphorus 146mg 15mg 19%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.01mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Calories 375kcal 54kcal 16%
Iron 1.3mg 0.01mg 16%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.4µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0mg 14%
Sodium 336mg 14mg 14%
Carbs 53g 11.52g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.844g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Folate 48µg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.24mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.047mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0mg 9%
Protein 4.49g 0.48g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 0.99g 6%
Copper 0.06mg 0.002mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Potassium 121mg 34mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.06mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.017mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 9.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Fructose 1.21g 1.55g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 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 Horchata
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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata 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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.