Muffin vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between muffin and oatmeal?
- Muffin is higher in vitamin K, choline, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 58% more.
- The glycemic index of muffin is lower.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +358.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1868.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +519% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +625% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 5.96mg | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.426g | 51% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 0.4µg | 32% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 1.36g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.29mg | 19% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 4.7mg | 16% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 68kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 53g | 11.67g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.226g | 12% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 49mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 130µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.391g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.07mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 3.025mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 77mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.558mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 2.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 10.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Folate | 48µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.057mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1081.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +236.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1133.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1802.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +57.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9558.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
