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Muffin vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Sugar substitute

  • Muffin has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 84% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 20 times more Manganese than Sugar substitute. While Muffin has 0.449mg of Manganese, Sugar substitute has only 0.022mg.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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.
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1725%
Contains more Potassium +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Manganese +1940.9%
Contains more Calcium +1897.7%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1725%
Contains more Potassium +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Manganese +1940.9%
Contains more Calcium +1897.7%

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
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +173.1%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Contains more Other +172.3%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +173.1%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Contains more Other +172.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +363.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +12.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +525.5%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +363.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +12.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +525.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 4.49g 2.06g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 0g Muffin
Carbs 53g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 375kcal 347kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 3.52g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.3mg 0.16mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 8mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 39mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 572mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.04mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.007mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.022mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.015mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.015mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.08mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.015mg Muffin
Folate 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.2g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 2.844g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.