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Muffin vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Muffin and Rice pudding

  • Muffin has more Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Rice pudding has more Calcium.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Manganese is 17% more.
  • Muffin has 12 times more Folate than Rice pudding. Muffin has 48µg of Folate, while Rice pudding has 4µg.
  • Rice pudding is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 Iron +251.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +687.7%
Contains more Selenium +331.6%
Contains more Calcium +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Equal in Potassium - 130
Equal in Zinc - 0.38
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 32% 14% 10% 38% 12% 15% 11% 6% 8% 11%
Contains more Iron +251.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +687.7%
Contains more Selenium +331.6%
Contains more Calcium +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Equal in Potassium - 130
Equal in Zinc - 0.38

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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Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
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 11% 0% 24% 3% 19% 33% 9% 18% 9% 3% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Fats +885.9%
Contains more Carbs +154.7%
Contains more Other +76.2%
Contains more Water +194.2%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Fats +885.9%
Contains more Carbs +154.7%
Contains more Other +76.2%
Contains more Water +194.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +993.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13405%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +993.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13405%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Rice pudding
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Rice pudding Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 20.71g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.29g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 1.63g Muffin
Carbs 53g 20.81g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 111kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Rice pudding
Fiber 1.1g 0.1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 105mg Rice pudding
Iron 1.3mg 0.37mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Rice pudding
Phosphorus 146mg 87mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 130mg Rice pudding
Sodium 336mg 109mg Rice pudding
Zinc 0.37mg 0.38mg Rice pudding
Copper 0.06mg 0.018mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.057mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 1.9µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 172IU Rice pudding
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 46µg Rice pudding
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 34IU Rice pudding
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Rice pudding
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.7mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.075mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.141mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.443mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.288mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.035mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 4µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.24µg Rice pudding
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.039mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.126mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.169mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.273mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.221mg Rice pudding
Methionine 0.115mg 0.07mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.135mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.187mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.075mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 6mg Rice pudding
Trans Fat 0.2g Rice pudding
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.967g Rice pudding
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.441g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.06g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Rice pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
13%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.877g)
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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/nutrients

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

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