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Muffin vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and millet flour

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, while millet flour has more copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Millet flour's daily need coverage for copper is 53% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 49 times less vitamin K than muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of vitamin K, while millet flour contains 0.8µg.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of millet flour is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Millet flour.

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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
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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1090%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.1%
Contains more IronIron +203.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +791.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +610.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298.8%

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
9
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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1381.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +278.1%
Contains more WaterWater +187.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +421.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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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
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9236.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +327.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +328.4%
~equal in Glucose ~1.26g
~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 Millet flour
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Millet flour DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 0.535mg 53%
Selenium 8.2µg 32.7µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.618g 37%
Iron 1.3mg 3.94mg 33%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.8µg 32%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 6.02mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.372mg 26%
Magnesium 10mg 119mg 26%
Manganese 0.449mg 1.002mg 24%
Starch 16.31g 69.88g 22%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.63mg 21%
Phosphorus 146mg 285mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.413mg 20%
Fats 16.07g 4.25g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.267mg 16%
Sodium 336mg 4mg 14%
Protein 4.49g 10.75g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.924g 10%
Fiber 1.1g 3.5g 10%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.536g 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.11mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.073mg 7%
Carbs 53g 75.12g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Calcium 44mg 14mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0g 2%
Folate 48µg 42µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Calories 375kcal 382kcal 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.044g 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.308g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/nutrients

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

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