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Muffin vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Mustard

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin E , however, Mustard is richer in Selenium, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 46% more than Muffin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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
3
:
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +308.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.422
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +308.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.422

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
:
Contains more Vitamin E +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
:
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +381.1%
Contains more Carbs +809.1%
Contains more Water +235.4%
Contains more Other +127.7%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +381.1%
Contains more Carbs +809.1%
Contains more Water +235.4%
Contains more Other +127.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +946.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +946.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
6
:
Contains more Starch +2448.4%
Contains more Sucrose +13238.1%
Contains more Glucose +161.7%
Contains more Fructose +426.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2448.4%
Contains more Sucrose +13238.1%
Contains more Glucose +161.7%
Contains more Fructose +426.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 1.83g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.74g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 3.34g Muffin
Carbs 53g 5.83g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 60kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 0.64g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0.23g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 1.1g 4g Mustard
Calcium 44mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 1.3mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 10mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 146mg 108mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 336mg 1104mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0.06mg 0.074mg Mustard
Manganese 0.449mg 0.422mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 73IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 5µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.36mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.3mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.07mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.565mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.254mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 48µg 7µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.4µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.009mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.167mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.146mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.292mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.115mg 0.076mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.161mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.189mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.119mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.009g Mustard
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.214g Mustard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 2.182g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.774g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.358g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.373g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Mustard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.