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Muffin vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between muffin and paprika

  • Muffin has less vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 984% more.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than paprika.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1784.3%
Contains more IronIron +1526.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1088.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1070.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.1%

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
3
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11628.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1685.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +654.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +434%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5252.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.9mg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +122.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.9%
Contains more OtherOther +423%
~equal in Carbs ~53.99g

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +184.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.766g

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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3358%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +113.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +454.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 21µg 2463µg 271%
Iron 1.3mg 21.14mg 248%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 29.1mg 183%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 2.141mg 162%
Fiber 1.1g 34.9g 135%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 1.23mg 82%
Copper 0.06mg 0.713mg 73%
Potassium 121mg 2280mg 64%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 10.06mg 54%
Manganese 0.449mg 1.59mg 50%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 2.51mg 41%
Magnesium 10mg 178mg 40%
Zinc 0.37mg 4.33mg 36%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 80.3µg 34%
Phosphorus 146mg 314mg 24%
Calcium 44mg 229mg 19%
Protein 4.49g 14.14g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.33mg 14%
Sodium 336mg 68mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 1.695g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Choline 92.5mg 51.5mg 7%
Fructose 1.21g 6.71g 7%
Calories 375kcal 282kcal 5%
Fats 16.07g 12.89g 5%
Selenium 8.2µg 6.3µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.14g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 7.766g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.9mg 0%
Carbs 53g 53.99g 0%
Net carbs 51.9g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 10.34g N/A
Folate 48µg 49µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.453g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

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

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