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Muffin vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between muffin and liver

  • Muffin has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 771% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
2
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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more IronIron +1278.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +956.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1716.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +723.2%

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
4
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%
Liver
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2522.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25638.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +915.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11568.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +239.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Liver
3
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +265.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1309.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +479.5%
Contains more WaterWater +157.7%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +665.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +671.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 18.67µg 771%
Vitamin A 21µg 5405µg 598%
Iron 1.3mg 17.92mg 208%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 2.196mg 156%
Cholesterol 30mg 355mg 108%
Selenium 8.2µg 67.5µg 108%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 4.774mg 86%
Copper 0.06mg 0.634mg 64%
Zinc 0.37mg 6.72mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.05g 47%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 8.435mg 44%
Protein 4.49g 26.02g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.57mg 41%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Folate 48µg 163µg 29%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 23.6mg 25%
Fats 16.07g 4.4g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Carbs 53g 3.76g 16%
Phosphorus 146mg 241mg 14%
Sodium 336mg 49mg 12%
Calories 375kcal 165kcal 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.63g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.258mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.844g 1.41g 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.3mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Calcium 44mg 10mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Potassium 121mg 150mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.04g 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 Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 325mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver 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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.