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Muffin vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and kumquat

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Kumquat covers your daily need for vitamin C, 48% more than muffin.
  • Kumquat has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Kumquats, 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
5
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 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more IronIron +51.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +668.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +232.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1001.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4777.8%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg

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% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1768.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +190.2%
Contains more WaterWater +223.9%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3031.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4638.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Kumquat DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.171g 53%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 43.9mg 48%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.86g 23%
Fiber 1.1g 6.5g 22%
Phosphorus 146mg 19mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 8.4mg 15%
Calories 375kcal 71kcal 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg 15%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.135mg 14%
Sodium 336mg 10mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.103g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.154g 12%
Carbs 53g 15.9g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.037mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.15mg 10%
Folate 48µg 17µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Iron 1.3mg 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.429mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.09mg 6%
Protein 4.49g 1.88g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.208mg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.095mg 4%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.17mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 186mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 62mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 9.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.036mg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Kumquat
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
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.741g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.