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Muffin vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muffin and pumpkin pie

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin E, folate, and selenium; however, pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 47% more than muffin.
  • Pumpkin pie has 3 times less vitamin K than muffin. Muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, while pumpkin pie has 13.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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
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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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
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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 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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +197%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.177mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.452mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +64.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.2%
Contains more OtherOther +31%
Contains more WaterWater +101.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.6g

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
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +52%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +201.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +207.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +135.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +270.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +102.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 21µg 448µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.77g 42%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 13.2µg 22%
Fats 16.07g 9.75g 10%
Choline 92.5mg 37.5mg 10%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.227mg 10%
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg 10%
Phosphorus 146mg 81mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.35µg 8%
Calories 375kcal 243kcal 7%
Carbs 53g 34.83g 6%
Folate 48µg 26µg 6%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.76mg 6%
Selenium 8.2µg 5.4µg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 0.9mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.844g 1.988g 4%
Sodium 336mg 239mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.124mg 3%
Starch 16.31g 10.73g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2.85g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.107mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 64mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.177mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 167mg 1%
Protein 4.49g 3.9g 1%
Magnesium 10mg 14mg 1%
Cholesterol 30mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.6g 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 31.47g 18.88g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.452mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.088mg 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 0g 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 Pumpkin pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.856g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients

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

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