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Muffin vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muffin and maple sugar

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, vitamin B1, and folate; however, maple sugar has more manganese and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 173% higher.
  • Maple sugar is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Sugars, maple.

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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
2
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% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +925%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.4%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +1537.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +884.9%

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
13
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3445%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +879.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4304.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4390%
Contains more FatsFats +7935%
Contains more WaterWater +212%
Contains more OtherOther +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7434.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8003%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 0.449mg 4.422mg 173%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.1g 53%
Zinc 0.37mg 6.06mg 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.2g 24%
Phosphorus 146mg 3mg 20%
Choline 92.5mg 2.1mg 16%
Sodium 336mg 11mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.009mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.036g 13%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.8µg 13%
Carbs 53g 90.9g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.064g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.013mg 12%
Folate 48µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Protein 4.49g 0.1g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.048mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 121mg 274mg 5%
Calcium 44mg 90mg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.099mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Iron 1.3mg 1.61mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.003mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 19mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calories 375kcal 354kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 90.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 84.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 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 Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.808g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.