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Muffin vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muffin and cinnamon

  • Muffin has more choline and vitamin B1; however, cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 740% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 34 times less sodium than muffin. Muffin has 336mg of sodium, while cinnamon has 10mg.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2177.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.2%
Contains more IronIron +540%
Contains more CopperCopper +465%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3790%

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +740.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.332mg

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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1196%
Contains more WaterWater +135.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.1%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1860.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11816.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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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
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +139950%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.11g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.449mg 17.466mg 740%
Fiber 1.1g 53.1g 208%
Calcium 44mg 1002mg 96%
Iron 1.3mg 8.32mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.068g 54%
Copper 0.06mg 0.339mg 31%
Fats 16.07g 1.24g 23%
Choline 92.5mg 11mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 10mg 14%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.83mg 13%
Phosphorus 146mg 64mg 12%
Magnesium 10mg 60mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.022mg 12%
Folate 48µg 6µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.345g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.246g 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.041mg 9%
Carbs 53g 80.59g 9%
Selenium 8.2µg 3.1µg 9%
Potassium 121mg 431mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.158mg 9%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 31.2µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calories 375kcal 247kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 2.32mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.358mg 2%
Protein 4.49g 3.99g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.332mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 1.21g 1.11g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Cinnamon
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
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.499g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients

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

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