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Muffin vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and corn raw

  • Corn raw contains less vitamin K, selenium, choline, manganese, vitamin E, iron, and vitamin B2 than muffin.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 32% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.054mg

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%
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.155mg

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1090.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.4%
Contains more OtherOther +134.9%
Contains more WaterWater +204.7%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1016.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1563.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%

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
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +186.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3047.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +178.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +60.3%
~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 Corn raw
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 Corn raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.487g 51%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.3µg 32%
Fats 16.07g 1.35g 23%
Calories 375kcal 86kcal 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg 14%
Sodium 336mg 15mg 14%
Choline 92.5mg 23mg 13%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.163mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.432g 11%
Carbs 53g 18.7g 11%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.325g 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.07mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 0.52mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.055mg 8%
Phosphorus 146mg 89mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6.8mg 7%
Magnesium 10mg 37mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.717mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 2g 4%
Starch 16.31g 5.7g 4%
Calcium 44mg 2mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 270mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.093mg 4%
Folate 48µg 42µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.77mg 2%
Protein 4.49g 3.27g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 9µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 1.94g 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.155mg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 6.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.014g 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 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients

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

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