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Muffin vs. Strawberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between muffin and strawberries

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2; however, strawberries are richer in vitamin C.
  • Strawberries cover your daily vitamin C needs 64% more than muffin.
  • Strawberries have 336 times less sodium than muffin. Muffin has 336mg of sodium, while strawberries have 1mg.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of strawberries is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Strawberries, raw.

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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
7
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 9.3% 4.8% 14% 15% 16% 3.8% 10% 0.13% 50% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +217.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1950%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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
11
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 196% 0.33% 5.8% 0% 6% 5.1% 7.2% 7.5% 11% 0% 5.5% 18% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1681.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1522.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.67 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.68 g
Water: 90.95 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +570.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5256.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +590.1%
Contains more OtherOther +270%
Contains more WaterWater +264.4%

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
7% 20% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.155 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11114%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5127.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
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
10% 40% 49%
Starch: 0.04 g
Sucrose: 0.47 g
Glucose: 1.99 g
Fructose: 2.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +40675%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5859.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +61.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +101.7%
~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 Strawberry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Strawberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.9mg 58.8mg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.155g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.2µg 31%
Fats 16.07g 0.3g 24%
Calories 375kcal 32kcal 17%
Phosphorus 146mg 24mg 17%
Choline 92.5mg 5.7mg 16%
Carbs 53g 7.68g 15%
Sodium 336mg 1mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.4µg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.015g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.043g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.024mg 12%
Iron 1.3mg 0.41mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.022mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.29mg 9%
Protein 4.49g 0.67g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.125mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 0.04g 7%
Folate 48µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.386mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 2g 4%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.386mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.14mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2.44g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 10mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 121mg 153mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.047mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.048mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.012mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Strawberry
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
20%
Strawberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
13%
Strawberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Strawberry
Strawberry contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Strawberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167762/nutrients

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

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