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Muffin vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and shallot

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin E, while shallot has more vitamin B6.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 32% higher.
  • Shallot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shallot is 30, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

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

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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
4
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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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
11
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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3975%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +609%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +718.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +762.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15970%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.5%
Contains more OtherOther +85%
Contains more WaterWater +219.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
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% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34342.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20676.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Shallot DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.039g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.8µg 32%
Fats 16.07g 0.1g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.345mg 23%
Choline 92.5mg 11.3mg 15%
Calories 375kcal 72kcal 15%
Sodium 336mg 12mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.017g 13%
Selenium 8.2µg 1.2µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.014g 12%
Carbs 53g 16.8g 12%
Phosphorus 146mg 60mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.02mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.06mg 9%
Fiber 1.1g 3.2g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 8mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.292mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 334mg 6%
Protein 4.49g 2.5g 4%
Folate 48µg 34µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.29mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 21mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.088mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Iron 1.3mg 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 7.87g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.043mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients

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

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