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Muffin vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muffin and pea raw different?

  • Muffin is richer in vitamin K, choline, selenium, and vitamin E, while pea raw is higher in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, and copper.
  • Pea raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 43% more than muffin.
  • Muffin contains 67 times more sodium than pea raw. Muffin contains 336mg of sodium, while pea raw contains 5mg.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Peas, green, raw types were used 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.
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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.41mg

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
7
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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4344.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +322.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.4%

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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +3917.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +266.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +215.9%

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13677.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4233.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

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
88% 2% 7% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 4.99 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +461.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +925%
Contains more FructoseFructose +210.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +176.5%
~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 Pea raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pea raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.187g 53%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 40mg 43%
Fats 16.07g 0.4g 24%
Fiber 1.1g 5.7g 18%
Calories 375kcal 81kcal 15%
Sodium 336mg 5mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.071g 13%
Carbs 53g 14.45g 13%
Copper 0.06mg 0.176mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.035g 12%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 24.8µg 12%
Selenium 8.2µg 1.8µg 12%
Choline 92.5mg 28.4mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.169mg 10%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.24mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.266mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.104mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Magnesium 10mg 33mg 5%
Phosphorus 146mg 108mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 244mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.09mg 4%
Folate 48µg 65µg 4%
Vitamin A 21µg 38µg 2%
Calcium 44mg 25mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 1.47mg 2%
Protein 4.49g 5.42g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.132mg 2%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.41mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0.39g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.107mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.