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Muffin vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between muffin and safflower

  • Muffin has less copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, and folate.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 187% more than muffin.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3430%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +467.8%
Contains more IronIron +276.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2811.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1264.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +348.6%

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +757.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2825%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.6%
Contains more WaterWater +344.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +260.4%
Contains more FatsFats +139.3%
Contains more OtherOther +268.9%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.848g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 1.747mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 28.223g 134%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.17mg 87%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 1.163mg 83%
Magnesium 10mg 353mg 82%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 4.03mg 71%
Phosphorus 146mg 644mg 71%
Manganese 0.449mg 2.014mg 68%
Iron 1.3mg 4.9mg 45%
Zinc 0.37mg 5.05mg 43%
Fats 16.07g 38.45g 34%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Folate 48µg 160µg 28%
Protein 4.49g 16.18g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.415mg 19%
Potassium 121mg 687mg 17%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Sodium 336mg 3mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calories 375kcal 517kcal 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Carbs 53g 34.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.284mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Saturated fat 2.844g 3.682g 4%
Calcium 44mg 78mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 4.848g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.452mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Safflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.