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Muffin vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and mixed nuts

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, while mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 94% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 7 times less vitamin K than muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of vitamin K, while mixed nuts contain 5.7µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in muffin is lower.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
0
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.3%
Contains more IronIron +100.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1411.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +808.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.4%

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
6
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +587.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.3%
Contains more FatsFats +235.7%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
1
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +490.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
6
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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +288.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +574.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 0.907mg 94%
Manganese 0.449mg 2.04mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 28.488g 59%
Fats 16.07g 53.95g 58%
Magnesium 10mg 229mg 52%
Selenium 8.2µg 33.9µg 47%
Phosphorus 146mg 456mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 14.612g 43%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 7.82mg 41%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 7.709mg 39%
Protein 4.49g 20.04g 31%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.7µg 28%
Saturated fat 2.844g 8.711g 27%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.36mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.352mg 24%
Fiber 1.1g 7g 24%
Iron 1.3mg 2.61mg 16%
Potassium 121mg 632mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 5mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.14mg 13%
Calories 375kcal 607kcal 12%
Carbs 53g 21.05g 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Folate 48µg 83µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Choline 92.5mg 52mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 117mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 4.2g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.196mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.189mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.082g 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 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

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

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