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Muffin vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between muffin and cayenne pepper

  • Muffin has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 831% more than muffin.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1564.5%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +521.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +570.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.4%
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8388.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9809.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1730.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6025%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +120.8%

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +210.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.5%
Contains more OtherOther +308.1%
~equal in Fats ~17.27g
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~8.37g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 21µg 2081µg 229%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 29.83mg 188%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 2.45mg 185%
Fiber 1.1g 27.2g 104%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 76.4mg 84%
Iron 1.3mg 7.8mg 81%
Manganese 0.449mg 2mg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.919mg 58%
Potassium 121mg 2014mg 56%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 8.701mg 46%
Copper 0.06mg 0.373mg 35%
Magnesium 10mg 152mg 34%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 80.3µg 34%
Phosphorus 146mg 293mg 21%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.48mg 19%
Folate 48µg 106µg 15%
Protein 4.49g 12.01g 15%
Sodium 336mg 30mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.328mg 13%
Calcium 44mg 148mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Choline 92.5mg 51.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 2.75g 5%
Calories 375kcal 318kcal 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Saturated fat 2.844g 3.26g 2%
Fats 16.07g 17.27g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 8.37g 2%
Selenium 8.2µg 8.8µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 53g 56.63g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.