Muffin vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between muffin and quinoa
- Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, and selenium, while quinoa has more copper, magnesium, manganese, and fiber.
- Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +158.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.5% |
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 | +158.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +302.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +737% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +186.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +813.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +651.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~17.63g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 1.078g | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 0µg | 33% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 1.92g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 7mg | 14% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 120kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 23mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.231g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.528g | 11% |
| Carbs | 53g | 21.3g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.631mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.8g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.412mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 172mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.49mg | 2% |
| Folate | 48µg | 42µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 17.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 4.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.015g | 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 |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)