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Muffin vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and jalapeño

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, manganese, and selenium; however, jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C, 131% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 112 times more sodium than jalapeño. While muffin has 336mg of sodium, jalapeño has only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Peppers, jalapeno, 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
7
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 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +461.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +362.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1950%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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
8
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 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +111.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13077.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +947.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4243.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +715.4%
Contains more OtherOther +179.2%
Contains more WaterWater +267.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16527.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7134.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
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
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +117.4%
~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 Jalapeño
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Jalapeño DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.9mg 118.6mg 131%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.112g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.419mg 29%
Fats 16.07g 0.37g 24%
Calories 375kcal 29kcal 17%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 18.5µg 17%
Phosphorus 146mg 26mg 17%
Carbs 53g 6.5g 16%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.097mg 15%
Choline 92.5mg 7.5mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 3mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.4µg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.092g 13%
Iron 1.3mg 0.25mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 3.58mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.029g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.04mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.49g 0.91g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.07mg 7%
Folate 48µg 27µg 5%
Vitamin A 21µg 54µg 4%
Potassium 121mg 248mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.315mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 12mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2.63g 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.046mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.28mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.05g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.062g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Jalapeño
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
55%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients

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

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