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Muffin vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and porridge?

  • Muffin is higher in vitamin K, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet porridge is higher in iron.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in porridge is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types 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
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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +656.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +873.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.7%
Contains more IronIron +187.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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
13
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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39100%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7552.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.8%
Contains more OtherOther +572.7%
Contains more WaterWater +251%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17121.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7007.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Porridge
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Porridge DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.114g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.1µg 33%
Iron 1.3mg 3.74mg 31%
Fats 16.07g 0.21g 24%
Manganese 0.449mg 0mg 20%
Phosphorus 146mg 15mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Calories 375kcal 50kcal 16%
Sodium 336mg 6mg 14%
Carbs 53g 10.52g 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.033g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.028g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.025mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.02mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 8.2µg 2.8µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.055mg 9%
Folate 48µg 12µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.071mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.52mg 6%
Protein 4.49g 1.44g 6%
Calcium 44mg 87mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.13mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.013mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.033mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.