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Muffin vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muffin and pineapple

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, iron, and vitamin E; however, pineapple is richer in vitamin C and manganese.
  • Pineapple covers your daily vitamin C needs 52% more than muffin.
  • Pineapple has 336 times less sodium than muffin. Muffin has 336mg of sodium, while pineapple has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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
5
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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.5%
Contains more IronIron +348.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.5%
~equal in Potassium ~109mg

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
11
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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5500%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1581.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +731.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13291.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304%
Contains more OtherOther +572.7%
Contains more WaterWater +244.6%

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36992.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20157.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +367.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +75.2%
~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 Pineapple
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pineapple DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.04g 54%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 47.8mg 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.7µg 32%
Fats 16.07g 0.12g 25%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.927mg 21%
Phosphorus 146mg 8mg 20%
Choline 92.5mg 5.5mg 16%
Calories 375kcal 50kcal 16%
Sodium 336mg 1mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.1µg 15%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.009g 13%
Iron 1.3mg 0.29mg 13%
Carbs 53g 13.12g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.013g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.02mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.032mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Protein 4.49g 0.54g 8%
Folate 48µg 18µg 8%
Starch 16.31g 0g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.079mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.112mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.5mg 6%
Copper 0.06mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.213mg 5%
Calcium 44mg 13mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.12mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 2.12g 1%
Fiber 1.1g 1.4g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 11.72g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 121mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 9.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.01mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients

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

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