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Muffin vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muffin and Patty

  • Muffin has more Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Patty has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
  • Patty contains 26 times less Manganese than Muffin. Muffin contains 0.449mg of Manganese, while Patty contains 0.017mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Patty is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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
:
7
Patty
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Manganese +2541.2%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +1013.5%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +80.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145
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 3% 73% 13% 63% 24% 10% 113% 25% 3% 81%
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Manganese +2541.2%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +1013.5%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +80.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145

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
:
3
Patty
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.16
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 73% 19% 50% 5% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
:
3
Patty
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +225.8%
Contains more Water +159.3%
Contains more Other +235.1%
Equal in Fats - 15.69
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +225.8%
Contains more Water +159.3%
Contains more Other +235.1%
Equal in Fats - 15.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
:
1
Patty
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1160.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.643 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1160.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Patty Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 0g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 14.63g Patty
Fats 16.07g 15.69g Muffin
Carbs 53g 0g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 204kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Patty
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 7mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 1.93mg Patty
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Patty
Phosphorus 146mg 145mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 269mg Patty
Sodium 336mg 74mg Patty
Zinc 0.37mg 4.12mg Patty
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg Patty
Manganese 0.449mg 0.017mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 14.8µg Patty
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.043mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.16mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.846mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.309mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.214mg Patty
Folate 48µg 6µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.05µg Patty
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 53mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Patty
Saturated Fat 2.844g 6.333g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.861g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.643g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Patty
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
37%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.489g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.