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Muffin vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between muffin and kiwi

  • Muffin has more phosphorus, choline, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, kiwi has more vitamin C.
  • Kiwi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 102% more.
  • Muffin has 112 times more sodium than kiwi. Muffin has 336mg of sodium, while kiwi has 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Kiwifruit, green, 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%
Kiwi
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +319.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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
10
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%
Kiwi
2
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 309% 1.3% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92%
Contains more CholineCholine +1085.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~40.3µg

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
Kiwi
1
15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2990.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.5%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%
Contains more WaterWater +232.8%

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
Kiwi
1
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10159.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2723.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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
Kiwi
3
2% 46% 48% 2% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 4.11 g
Fructose: 4.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0.17 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18573.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +147.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +234.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +259.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Kiwi
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 Kiwi DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.9mg 92.7mg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.287g 52%
Fats 16.07g 0.52g 24%
Calories 375kcal 61kcal 16%
Phosphorus 146mg 34mg 16%
Choline 92.5mg 7.8mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.2µg 15%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.098mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 3mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.029g 13%
Carbs 53g 14.66g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.047g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.027mg 12%
Iron 1.3mg 0.31mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.025mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Fiber 1.1g 3g 8%
Copper 0.06mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.49g 1.14g 7%
Starch 16.31g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.341mg 7%
Folate 48µg 25µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.183mg 6%
Potassium 121mg 312mg 6%
Fructose 1.21g 4.35g 4%
Vitamin A 21µg 4µg 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 40.3µg 1%
Calcium 44mg 34mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.46mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 11.66g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 8.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.061mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.027mg 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 Kiwi
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
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
14%
Kiwi

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?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/nutrients

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

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