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Muffin vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are muffin and tomatillos different?

  • Muffin is richer in vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, and folate, while tomatillos are higher in manganese and vitamin C.
  • Tomatillos cover your daily need for manganese, 6633% more than muffin.
  • Muffin contains 336 times more sodium than tomatillos. Muffin contains 336mg of sodium, while tomatillos contain 1mg.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Tomatillos, raw types were used 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.
Muffin
5
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 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +528.6%
Contains more IronIron +109.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1540%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33975.7%

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
10
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 39% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +288.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +585.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +367.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1475.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +807.5%
Contains more OtherOther +169.1%
Contains more WaterWater +267.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3011%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1843.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Tomatillo DV% diff.
Manganese 0.449mg 153mg 6633%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.417g 51%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 10.1µg 24%
Fats 16.07g 1.02g 23%
Calories 375kcal 32kcal 17%
Carbs 53g 5.84g 16%
Choline 92.5mg 7.6mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 1mg 15%
Phosphorus 146mg 39mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.5µg 14%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.139g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.155g 12%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 11.7mg 12%
Folate 48µg 7µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.035mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.044mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 0.62mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.49g 0.96g 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.15mg 6%
Calcium 44mg 7mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 268mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.85mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.079mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.94g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 3.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Tomatillo
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
12%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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 ($)
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.

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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.