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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, Selenium, and Iron, however, Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily need of Vitamin C 131% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 112 times more Sodium than Jalapeño. While Muffin has 336mg of Sodium, Jalapeño has only 3mg.

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.
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.5%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +362.9%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
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 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.5%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +362.9%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains less Sodium -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
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1376.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +13077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.28
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1376.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +13077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +393.4%
Contains more Fats +4243.2%
Contains more Carbs +715.4%
Contains more Other +179.2%
Contains more Water +267.3%
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 Protein +393.4%
Contains more Fats +4243.2%
Contains more Carbs +715.4%
Contains more Other +179.2%
Contains more Water +267.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16527.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7134.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16527.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7134.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20.3%
Contains more Fructose +117.4%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20.3%
Contains more Fructose +117.4%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 3.7g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 0.91g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.37g Muffin
Carbs 53g 6.5g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 29kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 31.47g 4.12g Jalapeño
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 44mg 12mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.25mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 146mg 26mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 248mg Jalapeño
Sodium 336mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.046mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.097mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 0.4µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 1.63mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.04mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.07mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.28mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.315mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 48µg 27µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 18.5µg 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 0mg Jalapeño
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.092g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.029g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.112g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.062g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.05g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Jalapeño
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
64%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.