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Muffin vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Tart

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Tart is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Muffin covers your daily need of Vitamin K 32% more than Tart.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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
Muffin
5
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4
Tart
Tart
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Sodium - 361
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Tart
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Sodium - 361

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
Muffin
5
:
7
Tart
Tart
Contains more Vitamin E +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +9700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1201.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Muffin
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%
Tart
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +9700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1201.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Folate +108.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
1
Tart
Tart
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Tart
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Tart
Tart
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +822.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Tart
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +822.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Tart Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 75.3g Tart
Protein 4.49g 3.99g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 5.99g Muffin
Carbs 53g 76.8g Tart
Calories 375kcal 372kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 4.87g Tart
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Tart
Calcium 44mg 44mg
Iron 1.3mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 10mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 146mg 93mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 66mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 361mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.28mg Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg Tart
Manganese 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 73IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.53mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.285mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 48µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.4µg 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 0mg Tart
Trans Fat 0.2g Tart
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.393g Tart
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.338g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.878g 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 Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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
  2. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.