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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

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.
Muffin
9
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.3%
Contains more IronIron +712.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1725%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1940.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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
13
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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 ProteinProtein +118%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +173.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.9%
Contains more OtherOther +172.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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 StarchStarch +363.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +525.5%
~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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Calcium 44mg 879mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0g 25%
Phosphorus 146mg 8mg 20%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.022mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.16mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.015mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.844g 13%
Folate 48µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.015mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Carbs 53g 84.77g 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 336mg 572mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.007mg 6%
Starch 16.31g 3.52g 5%
Protein 4.49g 2.06g 5%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g 2%
Potassium 121mg 39mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.015mg 2%
Calories 375kcal 347kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.03g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.44g)
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.

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