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 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.
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17121.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7007.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |