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Muffin vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Surimi

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Surimi is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Surimi covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 60% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 392 times more Vitamin K than Surimi. While Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Surimi has only 0.1µg.
  • Surimi has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fish, surimi.

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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
6
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4
Surimi
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +3981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.4%
Contains more Selenium +242.7%
Equal in Potassium - 112
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +3981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.4%
Contains more Selenium +242.7%
Equal in Potassium - 112

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
:
1
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin E +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
:
2
Surimi
Contains more Fats +1685.6%
Contains more Carbs +673.7%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Protein +238.1%
Contains more Water +205.8%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +1685.6%
Contains more Carbs +673.7%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Protein +238.1%
Contains more Water +205.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
:
1
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3136.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1729.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3136.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1729.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Surimi
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 6.85g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 15.18g Surimi
Fats 16.07g 0.9g Muffin
Carbs 53g 6.85g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 99kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0g Surimi
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 9mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 0.26mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 146mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 121mg 112mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 0.37mg 0.33mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.011mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 73IU 67IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 20µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.02mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.021mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.22mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.07mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.03mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 2µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.1µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.092mg Surimi
Threonine 0.181mg 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 0.421mg 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 0.199mg 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.115mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.595mg Surimi
Valine 0.257mg 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0.128mg 0.35mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 30mg
Trans Fat 0.2g Surimi
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.149g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.443g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Surimi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (30 mg)

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.