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Muffin vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Muffin and Spaghetti

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Folate, however, Spaghetti is higher in Selenium.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Muffin.
  • Spaghetti has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.7%
Contains more Potassium +175%
Contains more Manganese +39.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +222%
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.7%
Contains more Potassium +175%
Contains more Manganese +39.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +222%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1628%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +428.6%
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Water +148.9%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +1628%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +428.6%
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Water +148.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3580.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2385.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3580.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2385.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +31022.2%
Contains more Glucose +2975%
Contains more Fructose +3933.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +17.5%
Contains more Starch +59.5%
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +31022.2%
Contains more Glucose +2975%
Contains more Fructose +3933.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +17.5%
Contains more Starch +59.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 29.06g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 16.07g 0.93g Muffin
Carbs 53g 30.86g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 158kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 1.21g 0.03g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 44mg 7mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.5mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 146mg 58mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 44mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.37mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.449mg 0.322mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.06mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.02mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.02mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.4mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.112mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.049mg Spaghetti
Folate 48µg 7µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.181mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.421mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.199mg 0.133mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.065mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.257mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.128mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.176g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.131g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.326g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.024g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.668g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.