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Muffin vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Muffin and Italian ice

  • Italian ice has less Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Muffin covers your daily Phosphorus needs 21% more than Italian ice.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 +4300%
Contains more Iron +1344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1916.7%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +2145%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +1344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1916.7%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +2145%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +860%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.8%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +860%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14866.7%
Contains more Fats +80250%
Contains more Carbs +292.6%
Contains more Other +2860%
Contains more Water +246.2%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +14866.7%
Contains more Fats +80250%
Contains more Carbs +292.6%
Contains more Other +2860%
Contains more Water +246.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 13.5g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 0.03g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.02g Muffin
Carbs 53g 13.5g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 53kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Italian ice
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 1mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.09mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 0mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 6mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.37mg 0.03mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.01mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.02mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.005mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.01mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.715mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.005mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.002mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 5µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Italian ice
Trans Fat 0.2g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0g Italian ice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.