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Muffin vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and saffron

  • Muffin contains less manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, folate, and fiber than saffron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1216% higher.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1324.8%
Contains more IronIron +753.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6226.9%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8877.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2425%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.46mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.449mg 28.408mg 1216%
Iron 1.3mg 11.1mg 123%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 80.8mg 89%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 10mg 264mg 60%
Potassium 121mg 1724mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.067g 40%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Copper 0.06mg 0.328mg 30%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Fats 16.07g 5.85g 16%
Phosphorus 146mg 252mg 15%
Protein 4.49g 11.43g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.429g 11%
Fiber 1.1g 3.9g 11%
Folate 48µg 93µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.267mg 8%
Sodium 336mg 148mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 44mg 111mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.844g 1.586g 6%
Selenium 8.2µg 5.6µg 5%
Carbs 53g 65.37g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.115mg 4%
Calories 375kcal 310kcal 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 27µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g 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

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +174.7%
Contains more WaterWater +109.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more OtherOther +268.2%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1024%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.2%

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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.