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Muffin vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muffin and jackfruit different?

  • Muffin is richer in phosphorus, manganese, iron, and vitamin E, while jackfruit is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Jackfruit covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 22% more than muffin.
  • Jackfruit has a higher glycemic index (75) than muffin (59).

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Jackfruit, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +465.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +944.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +270.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
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
11
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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +722.5%

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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161%
Contains more FatsFats +2410.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128%
Contains more OtherOther +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +194.3%

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
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3011%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8520.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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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
7% 2% 46% 45%
Starch: 1.47 g
Sucrose: 0.42 g
Glucose: 9.48 g
Fructose: 9.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1009.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6569%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +670.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +659.5%
~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 Jackfruit
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Jackfruit DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.094g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.64g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.329mg 22%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.043mg 18%
Phosphorus 146mg 21mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Sodium 336mg 2mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Calories 375kcal 95kcal 14%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 13.7mg 14%
Iron 1.3mg 0.23mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.195g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.155g 12%
Potassium 121mg 448mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 53g 23.25g 10%
Fructose 1.21g 9.19g 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.34mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.055mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Folate 48µg 24µg 6%
Starch 16.31g 1.47g 6%
Protein 4.49g 1.72g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.235mg 5%
Magnesium 10mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.105mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.92mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 5µg 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.13mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.076mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g 2%
Calcium 44mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 21.75g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 19.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.079g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Jackfruit
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
17%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 Cholesterol?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.649g)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/nutrients

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

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