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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.
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +873.3%
Contains more Potassium +656.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +97.7%
Contains more Iron +187.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +873.3%
Contains more Potassium +656.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +97.7%
Contains more Iron +187.7%
Contains less Sodium -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
12
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +211.8%
Contains more Fats +7552.4%
Contains more Carbs +403.8%
Contains more Other +572.7%
Contains more Water +251%
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 Protein +211.8%
Contains more Fats +7552.4%
Contains more Carbs +403.8%
Contains more Other +572.7%
Contains more Water +251%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17121.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7007.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17121.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7007.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 10.02g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 1.44g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0.21g Muffin
Carbs 53g 10.52g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 50kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 1.1g 0.5g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 1.3mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 10mg 5mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 15mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 16mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.37mg 0.13mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.04mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 2.8µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.02mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.055mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.025mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.52mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.071mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.013mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 12µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.1µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.02mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.045mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.063mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.11mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.037mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.027mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.078mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.07mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.033mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Porridge
Trans Fat 0.2g Porridge
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.033g Porridge
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.028g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.114g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.