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Muffin vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and squid

  • Muffin has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 218% more than muffin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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
2
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%
Squid
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +309.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +426.4%
Contains more IronIron +733.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1563.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +835.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +297.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +992.7%

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
6
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%
Squid
7
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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +960.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +1047.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3131.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +623.4%
Contains more WaterWater +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +127%

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
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2876.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2923.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 5.4µg 218%
Selenium 8.2µg 89.6µg 148%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 1.729mg 120%
Iron 1.3mg 10.84mg 119%
Copper 0.06mg 0.998mg 104%
Cholesterol 30mg 224mg 65%
Phosphorus 146mg 580mg 62%
Protein 4.49g 32.48g 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.268g 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.46mg 28%
Fats 16.07g 1.4g 23%
Vitamin A 21µg 203µg 20%
Sodium 336mg 744mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.27mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Carbs 53g 1.64g 17%
Potassium 121mg 637mg 15%
Calcium 44mg 180mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.017mg 13%
Magnesium 10mg 60mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.236g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.162g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Calories 375kcal 158kcal 11%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.209mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.9mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 8.5mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Folate 48µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.189mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.012g 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 Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 194mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients

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

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