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Muffin vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muffin and juice

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, and iron; however, juice has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for juice is 35% higher.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Beverages, Orange juice drink.

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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%
Juice
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 3.7% 4.1% 6% 0.55% 1.7% 0.26% 0.91% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more IronIron +1081.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6314.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%
Juice
5
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 50% 0.67% 0.4% 0% 95% 99% 94% 3.6% 115% 0% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%

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
Juice
1
13% 86%
Protein: 0.2 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 13.41 g
Water: 86.2 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2145%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.2%
Contains more OtherOther +678.9%
Contains more WaterWater +245.4%

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
Juice
1
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.01 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80930%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Juice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Juice DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.01g 54%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.5mg 35%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0g 25%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 5mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.43mg 21%
Phosphorus 146mg 4mg 20%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.007mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.38mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Calories 375kcal 54kcal 16%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 15mg 16%
Sodium 336mg 2mg 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.11mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg 15%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0g 13%
Carbs 53g 13.41g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.01g 12%
Folate 48µg 4µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.02mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Protein 4.49g 0.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.06mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.018mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0.2g 4%
Calcium 44mg 2mg 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.02mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Potassium 121mg 42mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 13.21g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 9.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g 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%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Juice
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
35%
Juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
2%
Juice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Juice
Juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Juice
Juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Juice
Juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Juice
Juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.