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Muffin vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Taco salad?

  • Muffin is higher in Choline, Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Taco salad is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Choline is 13% more.
  • Muffin has 4 times more Selenium than Taco salad. While Muffin has 8.2µg of Selenium, Taco salad has only 2.2µg.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fast foods, taco salad types in this article.

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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 +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Manganese +168.9%
Contains more Selenium +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +120.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Zinc +267.6%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Manganese +168.9%
Contains more Selenium +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +120.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Zinc +267.6%
Contains more Copper +88.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Carbs +345%
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +189.9%
Equal in Other - 1.6
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Carbs +345%
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +189.9%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +817.7%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +817.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 11.91g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 16.07g 7.46g Muffin
Carbs 53g 11.91g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 141kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Taco salad
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 1.3mg 1.15mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 146mg 72mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 336mg 385mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.06mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.449mg 0.167mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 2.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.05mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.24mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 48µg 42µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.181mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.421mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.199mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.115mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.277mg
Valine 0.257mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.128mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 30mg 22mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.2g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.446g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 2.606g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.883g 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 Taco salad
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%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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

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