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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% 4.4% 33% 3% 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% 206% 15% 3% 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 +4604.1%
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 Opinion
Calories 375kcal 243kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.9g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 9.75g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 33.03g Muffin
Carbs 53g 34.83g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 26mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Pumpkin pie
Calcium 44mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 121mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 1.3mg 0.9mg Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.37mg 0.39mg Pumpkin pie
Starch 16.31g 10.73g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 81mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 73IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 21µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.76mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.449mg 0.227mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 5.4µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.124mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.107mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.452mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 39.2µg 13.2µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 26µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Pumpkin pie
Choline 92.5mg 37.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.6g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.77g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.048mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.154mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.158mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.297mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.192mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.175mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.211mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.088mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

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
37%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.