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Muffin vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Ladyfingers different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Ladyfingers are richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfingers is 64% higher.
  • Muffin contains 196 times more Vitamin K than Ladyfingers. While Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Ladyfingers contain only 0.2µg.
  • Ladyfingers have less Sodium.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind are the varieties 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
Muffin
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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 115%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +175.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.3%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Potassium ~113mg

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
Muffin
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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% 4.4% 33% 3% 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 12% 3% 13% 18% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0.5% 45% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Choline ~92mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +76.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
Contains more OtherOther +34.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.422 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +469.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.069g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Ladyfingers Opinion
Calories 375kcal 365kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 16.07g 9.1g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Net carbs 51.9g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Carbs 53g 59.7g Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 30mg 221mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 22IU Ladyfingers
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Ladyfingers
Calcium 44mg 47mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 121mg 113mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Sugar 31.47g 25.39g Ladyfingers
Fiber 1.1g 1g Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.095mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 0.37mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Sodium 336mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 73IU 50IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 3µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.449mg 0.24mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.284mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.104mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.2µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 60µg Ladyfingers
Trans Fat 0.2g Ladyfingers
Choline 92.5mg 92mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.069g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.754g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.422g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.181mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.421mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.199mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.115mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.257mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.128mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Ladyfingers
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
42%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.